2023 ARCA Menards Series East

Sammy Smith, the defending series champion in 2021 and 2022, moved up to the NASCAR Xfinity Series to run full-time for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2023 and therefore did not return to run full-time in the ARCA Menards Series East and defend his title.

[1] At the conclusion of the season, Sawalich clinched the ARCA Menards Series East championship.

Note: Races highlighted in gold are combination events with the ARCA Menards Series.

[35] Notes: (key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time.

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

William Sawalich , the 2023 ARCA Menards Series East champion.
Luke Fenhaus finished second in the championship by 58 points.
Lavar Scott finished third in the championship by 69 points.