Frankie Muniz has one of the more unique journeys in the NASCAR garage. Most people still remember him as the star of Malcolm in the Middle, but long before Hollywood fame, he was a car guy at heart. After stepping away from acting in the late 2000s, Muniz dabbled in open-wheel racing, competing in the Atlantic Championship where he showed real dedication despite being a rookie in a tough field. Injuries from a crash and later health issues put his racing dreams on pause, but the passion never left.

Fast forward to 2023, and Muniz made headlines by jumping into NASCAR’s ARCA Menards Series. Driving full-time for Rette Jones Racing, he surprised a lot of people by not just holding his own, but stringing together solid finishes, including an 11th-place points run in his rookie season. What

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