Frankie Muniz will race NASCAR trucks full time in 2025

Former child star and Phoenix resident Frankie Muniz is about to live life in the NASCAR fast lane full time.

Many people know the 38-year-old for his portrayal of the titular character in Fox’s hit early 2000s sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle.” Muniz is an avid fan of NASCAR and after over a decade away from racing professionally he made his official return at the NASCAR-owned ARCA Menards Series Championship in February 2023.

Now, Muniz is revving up to take a full-time gig with Reaume Brothers Racing, driving the No. 33 F-150 in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

“Ever since childhood, it’s been my dream to pursue racing in NASCAR,” Muniz said in a statement last year. “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 reinvent yourself.”

How Frankie Muniz moved from child actor to pro racer

Muniz has made a name for himself in the fast-paced sport.

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He fell for racing after attending his first Daytona 500 race in 2001 and got to ride along in the pace car prior to the main event.

Muniz’s professional racing career started in 2006 with Jensen MotorSport for the Formula BMW USA season in Canada. From 2007-2009 he drove in the Champ Car Atlantic Series, where he placed fourth in the championship.