- 48 - Jimmie Johnson (Chevrolet) - He's always been strong here and it's the defending Champ's home track.
- 18 - Kyle Busch (Toyota) - Kyle did great here last year. If he's going to have another year like last year, look for him to run up front Sunday.
- 24 - Jeff Gordon (C) - Another home-stater; historically the 24 team is a contender here. Gordon could easily snap his winless streak at this 2-mile oval.
- 17 - Matt Kenseth (Ford) - Momentum from the Daytona 500 win and a historical skew for Roush and Ford make Kenseth a strong choice.
- 99 - Carl Edwards (F) - Again, Roush, Ford California, and he's the defending race winner.
- 26 - Jamie McMurray (F) - Rouh-Fenway. Ford. Reunited with Wingo and he had a great race at Daytona if not for Dale Jr.
- 29 - Kevin Harvick (C) - Harvick is also a California native. Historically he averages a 17.9 finishing position, but RCR has really stepped up lately.
- 6 - David Ragan (F) - Roush. Ford. Plus, Ragan has really improved, in 4 starts Ragan has an average finish of 13.8.
- 14 - Tony Stewart (C) - Stewart is strong and back in a Chevrolet, if Goodyear doesn't ruin his chances he should be contending for a win.
- 33 - Clint Bowyer (C) - Bowyer has an average finish of 12, but with new crew chief Shane Wilson a win is possible. The 33 Cheerios/Hamburger-Helper Chevy should be a strong top-15 car at least.
- 16 - Greg Biffle - Roush, but I just have a hunch he may not be as strong as the last two years.
- 39 - Ryan Newman - This guy is back! I think he could surprise a few people and maybe contend for the win.
- 88 - Dale Earnhardt, Jr. - He won Michigan last year and this track is very similar. If he doesn't wreck everyone look for him to be in the top-half of the field for most the day.
Lap Leader: 99- Carl Edwards (F)
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