The big news this year, if you haven't been following is that Michael Dunlop is joining Hickman, Cooper and the Truelove brothers. Dunlop is riding a Panigale V2. Cooper will probably be the one to watch. He showed well last year.
Bradley Smith is also making his Daytona debut in the King of the Baggers class. Loris Baz is also making his debut in the class.
The American storyline is the same as it has been over the last several years. Paasch, Eslick and Herrin are trying to add to their win total to catch Russel and Duhamel.