From Malcolm in the Middle to the race track, Frankie Muniz is ready to fulfill a lifelong dream.
The actor revealed Wednesday that he will participate full-time in NASCAR’s ARCA series in 2023, joining Rette Jones Racing in the fourth-tier series. Muniz will compete in 20 races during the season, beginning Feb. 18 at Daytona International Speedway, according to Nick Bromberg of Yahoo Sports.
“Finally making my dream come true, this is for my son and shows him you can always chase your dreams,” Muniz wrote in a tweet. “Excited for this opportunity with Rette Jones Racing, Ford and our partners to go full-time racing for an ARCA National Series Championship in 2023.”
The ARCA Series plays under NASCAR’s Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series, and typically features young drivers new to their careers and veteran drivers who participate for fun. There were seven drivers last year who competed in all 20 ARCA races.
Muniz has been involved in competitive racing since the mid-2000s, and even put a break on his acting career to do so. He participated in ARCA test runs at Daytona International Speedway last year.
“Since childhood, it has been my dream to pursue racing in NASCAR, and it was important to me to partner with a team that matched my long-term goals and vision while providing every imaginable opportunity to grow mentally and physically as a full-time race car driver,” Muniz said. in a statement, according to Yahoo Sports. “I look forward to not only showing my ability on the track and how seriously I am progressing in my racing career, but also showing my son and family what it is to chase your dreams and reinvent yourself.”
