Frankie Muniz Opens Up On Move From Acting To Full-Time 2025 NASCAR Seat

For many, Frankie Muniz is best remembered as the star of the hit TV series “Malcolm in the Middle.” However, Muniz has now secured a full-time contract with Reaume Brothers Racing in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2025 after racing with the team part-time this year.

Muniz’s passion for racing began in 2004, eventually leading him to professional competition in 2006. Initially, his racing ambitions centered around open-wheel racing, with dreams of entering iconic circuits like IndyCar or Formula 1. Despite this, his enduring interest in NASCAR has ultimately become the focus of his career endeavors. His current involvement in the sport includes participation in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where he drives the No. 33 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing part-time, and the NASCAR Xfinity Series, where he races the No. 35 car for Joey Gase Motorsports, also part-time.

Reflecting on his career shift, Muniz has drawn significant contrasts between acting and racing. During an appearance on the Dirty Mo Media podcast, he explained:

“The one amazing thing about [NASCAR] that I love, definitely compared to being an actor, is it’s not subjective.I can think I did a great job in the movie and think I did a good job acting, I put my soul into a character and people see that and they were like meh, it was okay.

“[In NASCAR] if you’re good and you belong, you’re at the top of the leaderboard. At least [you] can see where you stand. I love that.”

Last year’s commendable full-time stint in the ARCA Menards Series saw him score one top-5 finish and 11 top-10 finishes, ending the season ranked a respectable fourth in points. This success paved the way for his new full-time involvement in the Truck Series, where he will continue driving the No. 33 truck for Reaume Brothers Racing through the 2025 season.

Speaking about his upcoming move to a full-time role, Muniz explained, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports:

“I’m incredibly excited to join Reaume Brothers Racing full-time in 2025.

“My longstanding relationship with Ford has been a game changer, and I am thrilled to help facilitate additional support allowing us to tap into their exceptional technical and engineering resources. I’m confident that this synergy will elevate Reaume Brothers Racing and help us achieve great things together. I can’t wait to get started.”

Reaume Brothers Racing owner Josh Reaume commented:

“We’re thrilled to welcome Frankie to our team full-time and to expand our relationship with Ford Performance.

“Their support has been invaluable, and we believe that with Frankie’s passion and our collective momentum from this year, we can make significant strides in the upcoming season.”