Pump the brakes on that rumoured Malcolm in the Middle reboot, as Frankie Muniz is due to become a full-time NASCAR driver.
Yesterday (January 11), Muniz announced he will compete in the ARCA Menards Series championship, racing the No. 30 Ford Mustang for Rette Jones Racing at at Daytona International Speedway in Florida on February 18.
"Ever since childhood, it's been my dream to pursue racing in NASCAR, and it was important for me to partner with a team that aligned with my long-term objectives and vision, while providing every opportunity imaginable to grow mentally and physically as a full-time race car driver," Muniz shared in a statement.
"I look forward to not only demonstrating my ability on the track and just how serious how I am in progressing in my racing career, but also showing my son and family what it is to chase your dreams and re-invent yourself."
A longtime racing fan, Muniz notably drove the pace car at the 2001 Daytona 500, and met Dale Earnhardt shortly before the legendary NASCAR driver was killed in a final-lap collision during the race. His own career behind the wheel began at the peak of his acting career, placing seventh in the 2004 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race.
Muniz returned to racing in October 2021, taking part in stock-car competition that marked his first race in 12 years — a time period in which he ventured into the music industry as a drummer and artist manager, got married, and opened an olive oil and vinegar business with his wife.
"That's my only regret: I wish I got back in a race car sooner," Muniz told NASCAR.com in 2021. "Because I didn't realize how much I loved it until I started again. I'm not letting the opportunity pass this time."
Yesterday (January 11), Muniz announced he will compete in the ARCA Menards Series championship, racing the No. 30 Ford Mustang for Rette Jones Racing at at Daytona International Speedway in Florida on February 18.
"Ever since childhood, it's been my dream to pursue racing in NASCAR, and it was important for me to partner with a team that aligned with my long-term objectives and vision, while providing every opportunity imaginable to grow mentally and physically as a full-time race car driver," Muniz shared in a statement.
"I look forward to not only demonstrating my ability on the track and just how serious how I am in progressing in my racing career, but also showing my son and family what it is to chase your dreams and re-invent yourself."
A longtime racing fan, Muniz notably drove the pace car at the 2001 Daytona 500, and met Dale Earnhardt shortly before the legendary NASCAR driver was killed in a final-lap collision during the race. His own career behind the wheel began at the peak of his acting career, placing seventh in the 2004 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race.
Muniz returned to racing in October 2021, taking part in stock-car competition that marked his first race in 12 years — a time period in which he ventured into the music industry as a drummer and artist manager, got married, and opened an olive oil and vinegar business with his wife.
"That's my only regret: I wish I got back in a race car sooner," Muniz told NASCAR.com in 2021. "Because I didn't realize how much I loved it until I started again. I'm not letting the opportunity pass this time."
