Frankie Muniz, known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle,' is set to take on a full-time role in the NASCAR Truck Series for the upcoming 2025 season. Muniz will be driving the No. 33 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing, transitioning from a part-time to a full-time racer after making two starts with the team this season.
Team owner Josh Reaume expressed excitement about Muniz joining the team full-time and expanding their partnership with Ford Performance. He believes that with Muniz's dedication and the team's momentum, they can achieve significant progress in the upcoming season.
Muniz is gearing up to compete in the Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway this Saturday. In addition to his Truck Series endeavors, Muniz has also participated in two Xfinity Series races this season, including the season opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Despite being primarily known for his acting career, Muniz has a history in motorsports. He has competed in the ARCA Series and has raced in lower-tier NASCAR feeder series in the past. Muniz's racing journey began in 2006 in the Formula BMW USA series, followed by a move to the Champ Car Atlantic Series in 2007.
However, Muniz took a break from racing in 2009 after sustaining injuries in a crash. His passion for racing never wavered, and now, he is eager to embark on this new chapter with Reaume Brothers Racing. Muniz expressed confidence in the team's potential to achieve great things together and is looking forward to the upcoming season.
In a notable moment in his racing history, Muniz had the opportunity to drive the pace car for the 2001 Daytona 500, a race that tragically saw the loss of seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt on the final lap.
Frankie Muniz's journey from a beloved TV star to a dedicated race car driver continues to evolve, and his fans eagerly anticipate his full-time venture in the NASCAR Truck Series for 2025.
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