Frankie Muniz made his return to the Truck Series with a 33rd place finish in his first race since announcing his full-time NASCAR racing plans for next season. The former 'Malcolm in the Middle' star, aged 38, transitioned from part-time to full-time racing with Reaume Brothers Racing, driving the No. 33 Ford. Muniz had previously made two starts for the team this season.
Despite his confidence in the team's potential success, Muniz faced mechanical issues with his Toyota during Saturday's race, where he qualified 31st out of 34 cars. He has also competed in the Xfinity Series and the ARCA Series, aiming to establish himself as a competitive driver in NASCAR.
Expressing his ambition to win races, Muniz acknowledged the challenges of the series due to the high level of competition. He emphasized the importance of consistently finishing in the top 20 as a significant achievement for his team.
Muniz's passion for racing dates back several years, with notable involvement such as driving the pace car for the 2001 Daytona 500. The race was marked by the tragic death of seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt on the final lap.
In the recent Truck Series race, Grant Enfinger of CR7 Motorsports secured victory, marking his second consecutive win in the series.
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