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NASCAR: Frankie Muniz now going to try hand at NASCAR

Posted by AR1 staff

Frankie Muniz tried to become an IndyCar driver but never made it past the Champ Car Atlantic Series in 2007 and 2008.

Now he’s going to try his hand at NASCAR.

Muniz in 2007 at Long Beach

Best known for the title role in the sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle,” is seeking to now have a NASCAR career.

After injuring his wrist in 2009, he shifted his focus to music and film, the racing bug has bit again.

“I have unfinished business,” Muniz told Front Office Sports.

Now, 36 and a new father, he’s going all-in on racing.

“I’m uprooting my kid and my life,” said Muniz, who just sold his house in Scottsdale, Arizona. “If a team wants me in Charlotte or Indiana, I need to be there.”

  • Muniz is looking to break into NASCAR’s ARCA Series or Truck Series, both of which have media deals with Fox through its FS1 network.
  • The Camping World Truck Series carries a total prize pool of over $700,000.
  • The ARCA Menards Series offers up $250,000, and the ARCA East & West Series account for $100,000 for their total point funds.