Deric Kramer in his 2015 Dart.

Allen Johnson returns without Mopar factory sponsorship this year. V Gaines and Deric Kramer are the other Dodge cars.

For the Winternationals there are 11 Chevrolet Camaros and five Dodge Darts. The rivalry should be intense between the brands.

At the Phoenix test session, all of the teams had issues keeping the cars running, with new wiring harnesses being a popular item.

One thing is for sure: all the drivers and crews have the same obstacles to face as they start this season. Whoever adapts quickest will have the advantage – just the way drag racing ought to be.