2012 ARCA Racing Series

The season began on February 18 with the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 and ended on October 19 with the Kansas ARCA 150.

Chris Buescher won the championship over Frank Kimmel by 75 points after a heated battle.

Alex Bowman was named Rookie of the Year after battling Brennan Poole all season.

[3] (key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time.

Italics – Pole position set by final practice results or rainout.

Chris Buescher , the 2012 ARCA champion.
Frank Kimmel , driving the No. 44 car for ThorSport Racing , finished second behind Buescher in the championship by 75 points.
Brennan Poole finished third in the championship.