Here's how Frankie Muniz shifted from acting career to NASCAR driver in Truck Series and more

Frankie Muniz is fully committed to his second career.

The former actor is now a full-time driver in the NASCAR Truck Series.

It's certainly not a career path that is traveled all that often, but it's the one Muniz finds himself along.

He has raced in the second-tier Xfinity Series, as well, so he's certainly making strides to try and move up the ranks.

Muniz has proven he can make it into the spotlight, and he'll try to do that again.

Is Frankie Muniz the driver also the actor?

Yes, it's one and the same Muniz.

Muniz, now 40 years old, is trying to make it in career number two.

What was Frankie Muniz an actor in?

Frankie Muniz was Malcolm in the Fox sitcom Malcom in the Middle.

He performed in films like Big Fat Liar, Deuces Wild, Agent Cody Banks and Racing Stripes.

When did Frankie Muniz become a NASCAR driver?

Muniz dabbled in racing in the late '00s in the Atlantic Championship, but he really took it up full time in 2021.

His first full season came in 2023, when he placed fourth in the ARCA Menards Series.

Now he's in the NASCAR Truck Series, in which he has one career top-10 entering the 2026 season.

What is Frankie Muniz's truck number?

Muniz drives the No. 33 Ford for Team Reaume.

During the opening race at Daytona, Muniz will be sponsored by Lucid Trading.

Last week I put the call out for a Daytona sponsor after a deal shifted... and boom...social media delivered! Thrilled to announce @TradingLucid has jumped on board for a multi-race deal with my #33 truck! I love getting to bring new partners into the NASCAR world, so make sure… pic.twitter.com/RNBa5pZ7yp

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