The “Malcolm in the Middle” star will drive the No. 30 for Rette Jones Racing at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 18. It will be a lifelong dream come true for Muniz.
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“It is with the utmost enthusiasm, optimism and gratitude that I sign up for Rette Jones Racing for the full ARCA Menards Series programme this year,” the 37-year-old said in a press release. “Since I was a kid, I dreamed of racing in NASCAR, and it was vital for me to marry a team aligned with my goals and long-term vision, while giving everyone the opportunity to grow mentally and physically as a full member.
“I’m ahead not only to show my talent on the track and how serious I am in my progression in my career as a driver, but also to show my son and my circle of family what it’s like to pursue your dreams and reinvent yourself. “”
The race organization said Muniz was in talks with NASCAR stakeholders for months before deciding to enroll in Rette Jones Racing.
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“We are very pleased to welcome Frankie Muniz to the circle of Rette Jones Racing family for the full 2023 ARCA Menards Series calendar,” said co-owner Mark Rette. “Over the years, we are proud to work with new drivers who have adapted temporarily. to the diversity of the ARCA Menards series and, without a doubt, we, Frankie, can do the same.
“It may not be easy and there will be a learning curve. But with his passion, concentration and commitment, as well as the roles of our team, we will put him in a position to fight for multiple victories in 2023. “
“In addition, we are very pleased that, due to Frankie’s profile, new audiences and enthusiasts will be in the game and at Rette Jones Racing. “
Muniz had a brief career in racing. He competed in the 2004 and 2005 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in California. He competed in more than a dozen races in the 2006 Formula BMW USA season and in 2007 competed in the Champ Car Atlantic Series.
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In 2022, Muniz made a Daytona appearance in the ARCA Menards series.
Ryan Gaydos is the editor of Fox News Digital.