Frankie Muniz is switching gears and embracing a new path.
The 37-year-old Malcolm In The Middle star has a new gig on the horizon that ensures he will be spending his days in the fast lane. The actor is now set to become a professional NASCAR racer!
Frankie gave fans more insight on his decision in a press release, in which he also revealed that his first race as a professional drives is just over a month away.
On Wednesday (January 11), he confirmed the news on social media. He shared a video documenting his long-time appreciation for racing, and captioned the video:
“Finally making my dream a reality, this one is for my son and showing him that you can always chase your dreams.
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.”
Frankie opened up even more in a statement to E! News, saying:
“Ever since childhood, it’s been my dream to pursue racing in NASCAR.
I look forward to not only demonstrating my ability on the track and just how serious I am in progressing in my racing career, but also showing my son and family what it is to chase your dreams and re-invent yourself.”
Frankie’s race car is the No. 30 Ford Mustang. He will be competing in his first race on February 18 at Daytona International Speedway.
