Lance made the trek to the Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, AZ for the kickoff of his 2023 season during the Early Thaw mini-series.After missing the opening night due to a family vacation, Lance joined the field on the second of seven nights with both his Late Model and B-Mod.
Friday results:

Late Model
Heat: 4th
Feature: 9th

B-Mod
Heat: 1st
Feature: 2nd

Saturday results:
Late Model
Heat: 6th
B-Main: 1st
Feature: 11th

B-Mod
Heat: 2nd
Feature: 11th

Sunday results:
Late Model
Heat: 1st
Feature: 4th

B-Mod
Heat: 8th
Feature: 7th

Thursday results:
Late Model
Heat: 8th
Feature: DNS

B-Mod
Heat: 2nd
Feature: 7th

Friday results:
Late Model
Heat: 3rd
Feature: 6th

B-Mod
Heat: 1st
Feature: DNF

Saturday results:
Late Model Heat: 1st
Feature: DNF

B-Mod
Heat: 1st
Feature: 4th