It would be remissed if we forgot to cover the way the 2015 roster is lining up. Several new drivers have announced their entries as have several teams. We'll cover a base of all of the confirmed teams and drivers.
Autobacs Racing Team America-Toyota: In for its second season in the series, the powerful but small Toyota team is ready to learn from its mistakes and make the 2015 Chase.
#4-BayneHamlin1121: After watching an impressive 2014 regular season campaing get ruined in a big crash in Talladega, BayneHamlin1121 is ready to bring the fight for another season.
#8-SVX: Another debutant in 2015 will be hopping in worry free. With the car already carrying sponsorship from Kirin and Autobacs, all that will be needed from SVX are improved finishes for the team.
Furinkazen Autosport-Ford: Perhaps the best Ford team in the series today is hoping to be the best Ford team in the future. Things don't look easy however for the three car squad.
#54-Furinkazen: Still recovering from his infamous and terrible crash at Indianapolis months ago, it is unsure if Furinkazen will be in the #54 for the 2015 campaign. With BRRT_Angel moving to a full time ride next season, there isn't a readily available substitute for the chance that he won't be fit in time.
#60-GranTurismo916: Coming into the team from running solo in 2014, GranTurismo916 looks to carry on with the success that Furinkazen Autosport has made.
#99-Michelin: The only driver from the team that actually made it into the Chase in 2014 looks to do it again in 2015 and with the same equipment, it would be hard to bet against the Brazilian.
Harsk World Motorsports-Dodge: The only non independent entry currently using Dodge happens to be a team led by a Portuguese multi race winner. Despite not having factory support from Dodge or SRT, this team is on the rise.
#53-Tired iron: One of the several Concept Cup drivers to take the field in 2014, Tired iron wasn't able to fully deliver on debut. But now that he's on a capable team, he might be a capable underdog.
#96-Harsk100: In just ten starts, the young driver from Moita, Portugal racked up two wins and had not only created a gap as the best Concept Cup driver, but had surpassed two full time drivers as well. Expect more wonders from Harsk as the new season dawns.
KANS Motorsport-Chevrolet: The remains of MLP Scuderia Red Bull have emerged from ashes into a four car Chevy powerhouse.
0-BRRT_Angel: Making her first attempt at a full season, the young woman has already set the record for best finish by a female driver, currently at 6th place after substituting for Furinkazen in 2014.
00-KuniKino****a: Another female debutant, the former Formula 1 champion crosses over to the GTPlanet Fantasy Series to cement herself as the best female driver in the series.
#37-SilverWing: Returning after a mildly impressive first season, SilverWing will try to help bring KANS Motorsport to the top of the stack.
#80-nascarfan1400: After a successful first half of the 2014 season, nascarfan1400 slipped out of the Chase. Seeking redemption, the team principal has the talent and the equipment to dominate the series in 2015.
Raven Motorsports-Chevrolet: After a successful partial season as a Concept Cup driver, raven214 established his own four car Chevrolet team to do battle against KANS Motorsport and Team Kate Upton in the Chevy camp.
#12-rcb929: One of the debutants for 2015 and one of the youngest ever GTPlanet Fantasy Series drivers, rcb929 will try to gel and succeed with seasoned veterans.
#87-quietgirl: The most seasoned of the three females currently entered into the series for 2015, she is the first woman to claim a pole position and the first to finish in the top 10 in a race. After missing out on the Chase in 2014, watch the #87 to fight the other girls and the field for the Chase in 2015.
#95-rallymorten: Despite missing out on the Chase in 2014, the speedy Dane is in the position to make wins happen in the upcoming season. Being one of the quieter drivers, expect silent and surprising results from the #95 Chevrolet.
#97-raven214: Number change, manufacturer change, teammates, and a hunger to win? raven214 has it all and will be a formidable threat when the sun rises in Daytona next season.
Rubber Hunters Racing-Pontiac: After a partial season as Concept Cup drivers, Niku Driver HC and Whitetail will form together with an aim to win races in 2015.
#9-Whitetail: Prancing to a win in Montreal in just a handful of starts proves the talent that Whitetail posesses. Carrying his Bambi sponsorship into 2015, watch the ever vigilant Bambimobile to take more race wins in his career.
#76-Niku Driver HC: Proving that the raw potential is there, the budding stock car driver is in good hands for 2015, assuring a steady climb to the top.
Swift Autosport-Ford: 2014 was a season to forget for the budding American team. At the start of the Chase, swiftsmith was last of the full time series entrants and under threat of being overtaken in points by several Concept Cup drivers. Now, 2015 looks to hold a different look, four cars, and a chance to start anew. But that fresh start has been a slow one. Drivers without confirmed numbers or sponsors show that the team is still on the back foot, but climbing as any team could.
#50-swiftsmith: Earning no help whatsoever from Furinkazen Autosport in the powertrain department, swiftsmith was down on power and equipment and finishing could be considered winning in some races. Trying to claw back may be the motivation needed to see him climb forward in the points.
smurfybug, Ph1sher, tbwhhs: Three new drivers to the series may be the approach needed to revive the Ford team from the brink. Let's hope that the issues are ironed out before Daytona arrives.
Team Kate Upton-Chevrolet: If you're looking for a whimsical yet potent team, here it is in full. Team Kate Upton (who has absolutely nothing to do with the model at all ironically) is another four car Chevrolet team. With two teammates in the 2014 Chase, who's to argue that all four teammates couldn't challenge for the 2015 Championship? Despite this being silly season, and the team being quite ordinarily silly, the team is pretty much the same aside from number changes.
#20-DurWinning: One of the drivers that were eliminated from Chase contention at the wire, the #20 car should be even better in 2015. Don't rule DurWinning out of winning. It's like he's entitled to a win.
#21: Doodle: All that changed from 2014 to 2015 with Doodle was the number, by four digits...Keeping in team expectations, Doodle has shown more than capable of taking the chequered flag.
#24-Jahgee1124: The team principal to this madhouse actually has a methodical approach. He has himself and The Bman in the 2014 Chase and is consistently visible in the top 10. One of the dark horses is actually not so unexpected at all really.
#25-The Bman: Like with Doodle, The Bman will be sporting a new number for 2015, but the driver is the same hungry and talented aggressor. The Bman should be on everyone's 2015 prediction list somewhere.
TRD Racing-Toyota: The hands down factory Toyota team will be raising the performance bar in 2015 with three seasoned veterans and a debutant that fell from the same line as promising driver BRRT_Angel. Toyota fans rejoice, a very optimistic future awaits.
#30-Gerarghini: From independent to factory team, Gerarghini will now have the equipment to bring in some solid runs that were sporadic in 2014. He'll be a card in 2015's championship hunt if the team develops right.
#31-DCybertron: One of the team leaders, DCybertron is in the midst of building a premier team, and has the tools to do so. Depending on testing will depend on if he's in the Chase.
#32-RACECAR: One of the Sony affiliated entries should ease any money concerns and help with R&D costs. He was a front runner part of the year in 2014. Expect more of the same in 2015.
#33-Clayton Hardy: As brash as they come, the newcomer from Ohio could surprise us in multiple ways. Expect a very inconsistent season from the rookie.
Independent Entries: Independent entries, in most series, are usually drivers that have the funding in place to run by themselves, but can't find a suitable team so they go it alone. The GTPlanet Fantasy Series, under a unique budget cap, allows these drivers to do so without feeling as much of a disadvantage to the multi car teams.
#19-goofytyler: One of several Independent entries to make the 2014 Chase that could repeat in 2015. If the rumours of assistance from Team Kate Upton materialize, this could make the #19 one of the strongest cars in the series.
#38-Johnny1996: The only privateer currently using Dodge, Johnny1996 will rely on Harsk World Motorsports for assistance. Making the move from Chevrolet might cost him in the long run, so keep expectations low until after the halfway point in the season.
#51-AJHG1000: Perhaps the strongest privateer and the best positioned driver to take the 2014 Championship will keep the Independent status for 2015 for hopes of repeat success. Using a Furinkazen Ford powerplant will be mighty resourceful especially from the start.
#74-Carbonox: One of the highest Chevrolet drivers in terms of sheer talent will keep Chevrolet for 2015. Where the engines will be sourced from is an unknown, but any of the specialized powerplants look like a great chance of success if the motivation is there.
#77-samurai8juice: Despite impressive runs, the #77 hasn't had the finishes to show. Team representatives confirmed that there are attempts to make a team that have currently been unsuccessful. This could develop into more so watch this space.
#79-BKGlover: Another Independent driver that made it into the 2014 Chase is a privateer Ford. Like in the boat with AJHG1000, look for chances at two years in a row of modest success.
Riding into the unknown: There are several drivers that have not specified their futures in the series. In order of their 2014 numbers, those drivers would be CodDemon101, GTracer98, MrUnknown (ironically), Chqr, Roflwaffle, Earth, Ninners, Bhowe83, Dustone, Turbo_snail, and MegaUmbreon. In total, there are 34 confirmed entries, with 2 open spots available with teams. If all of these unconfirmed drivers are to return, that bumps the field to 45 entries, which would notably mean that three would DNQ for races.
Retirements: Despite the series being young, there are a couple of notable drivers that will not be returning for 2015.
Project WHaT: In a similar boat to samurai8juice, impressive runs with no results to show. Project WHaT would confirm his departure rather early in the season.
Ryou: Currently last of the full time entrants in points, Ryou announced his departure before Talladega after a disappointing season.