Recently, Hollywood actor Frankie Muniz appeared on a podcast for Barstool Sports. The Malcolm in the Middle star actually made some pretty big claims. According to him, he was possibly one of the last people to talk to the late Dale Earnhardt before his tragic passing at the Daytona International Speedway. Muniz said [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGb6GCo7LjU], “As everyone was getting in their cars, I was on the grid. Dale Earnhardt came up to me and he goes, ‘I just have to say, you brought me and my daughter so much closer. Your show, I love your show. I’m a huge fan’. I’m like, ‘Dale Earnhardt!’. He signed my jacket, and he got in his car. So other than his crew chief, essentially I was the last person to talk to him.” READ MORE: Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Father Confronted Him When He Shared His NASCAR Dream [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-dale-earnhardt-jrs-father-confronted-him-when-he-shared-his-nascar-dream/] WHAT ELSE DID FRANKIE MUNIZ SAY ABOUT DALE EARNHARDT? During the race, the Agent Cody Banks star was hanging out in Ken Schader’s garage. Around the time of the accident, everyone was really worried, especially since nobody knew much information. When the event concluded, he elected to switch to watching the LA Clippers game. That was when news broke that Dale Sr had succumbed to his injuries. In light of that, the actor recalled running down and breaking the news to everyone. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/FOS-22-4.29-Frankie-Muniz-NASCAR.jpg] That was one of the darkest days for the NASCAR and motor racing community, as they had lost a legend of the sport. As for Muniz himself, during that race weekend, he also got a chance to drive the pace car. WATCH STORY: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Kicks Off 2022 Dale Jr. Download by Warning NASCAR That Teams Have Identified New Areas to Cheat With Next Gen Car [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nascar-news-dale-earnhardt-jr-lost-post-malones-number-and-tried-to-sell-vodka-to-a-stranger/] The 36-year-old is well-known for being a motor racing enthusiast. He has also competed in the Champ Car Atlantic Season. Earlier this year, he also competed in an ARCA series test at the Daytona International Speedway. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the Daytona 500?</strong></h2>
For any NASCAR fan, the Daytona 500 race holds a special place in their hearts. The most prestigious race in the Cup Series, a win at the revered race bestows limitless repute and honor to its victor. Often referred to as the unofficial "birthplace of speed", Daytona Beach, where the race has been held for over six decades, has a long and storied history. Currently, it features on the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/">NASCAR Cup Series</a> schedule as one of the four crown-jewel races and also features the highest winning prize among all Cup races.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Origins of the Daytona 500</strong></h2>
While many stories about the origin of Daytona races date back to 1903 when two men challenged each other to a race to decide whose horseless carriage was the fastest, the sturdy stock car race at the iconic location came into being in 1959, courtesy of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. And on February 22, in front of 41,000 people, the revered race planted its seed to mega-stardom. The inaugural race was the only instance when both hard top and convertible vehicles were allowed to race. Since then, the Daytona 500 has been much-awaited by stock car racing fans every year.

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And while the Daytona Beach, Florida location is already iconic, the track that hosts the Daytona 500 race is just as well-thought out and executed. Wanting to give fans an edge-of-the-seat thriller, Bill Frances Sr brainstormed alongside engineers to create a track that would have the highest banking, allowing cars to reach topmost speed. And soon the prospect presented itself in the form of a tri-oval with 31 degrees banking at turns and 18 degrees at the start/finish lines. With 2.5 mile in length, today, the race lasts 500 miles/200 laps.

The first-ever Daytona 500, called the <b>1959 First 500 Mile NASCAR International Sweepstakes at Daytona</b> back then, saw 59 cars competing.Â The winning purse of the inaugural race had a steep value of $53, 050, out of which Lee Petty took home $19,050 for his victory while the runner-up Beauchamp secured $7,650.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Why is the Daytona 500 called â€˜The Great American Raceâ€™</strong></span></h2>
As one of the most iconic spectator sports events in America, the Daytona 500 definitely takes the cake when it comes to being NASCAR's crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me. Throughout history, the event has often been compared to the Super-Bowl, the crown jewel of the NFL. However, many NASCAR enthusiasts haven't been too keen about that description and have placed the crown-jewel race way above the Super Bowl.

The Daytona 500 has also been synonymous with the President's Day weekend in every NASCAR fan's heart. From 1968 to 2011, the race was held on President's Day weekend every year. However, NASCAR decided to change that in 2012 with news of an NFL schedule revamp doing the rounds. As per reports, NFL was planning to expand its 18-game regular season and as per the new roster, the Super Bowl was to be held on the same day as the Daytona 500. Sensing a dent on viewership numbers, the stock car racing organization move the race. However, as the NFL season-expansion plans failed to reach fruition, the Daytona 500 was moved to its original calendar spot. Now, that's definitely a win-win!

While the winning purse of the Daytona 500 is already a stuff of legends, sitting atop with the largest return, the trophy being awarded to the victors isn't any less prized either. Called the Harley J Earl trophy, the prize has been named after legendary automobile designer, Harley Earl, who was also a close friend of Bill France Sr and a General Motors executive back in the day. Earl is most significantly known for being the Father of the Corvette. He has also been credited for designing the Firebird I prototype. The Daytona 500 race is full of prestige and perks for sure.

One other aspect that the race victor gets to experience is their car being showcased at the Daytona 500 experience, for one year in its race-winning condition. For the uninitiated, the Daytona 500 Experience is a museum and gallery situated next to the Daytona International Speedway.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Highlights of the Daytona 500</strong></h2>
The inaugural Daytona 500 race in 1959 was won by Richard Petty's father, the legendary Lee Petty. The patriarch of the NASCAR royalty family clinched victory driving a 1959 Oldsmobile for Newton Chappell at the inaugural event outperforming Johnny Beauchamp. Charley Griffith, representing Red Bank, finished P3, while Cotton Owens and Joe Weatherly wrapped up the Top-5 positions.

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Lee Petty's son isn't much far behind on the Daytona 500 record book either. With seven wins, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/richard-petty/">Richard Petty</a> sits atop the most-wins list at the venue. What makes his feat even more legendary is the fact that Petty managed to clinch four of those titles in a single decade, in 1971, 1973, 1974 and 1979. The rest of his victories came in 1964, 1966 and 1981.

While the initial years of the Daytona 500 didn't see much vehicle policing, it soon became apparent that certain rules and restrictions would have to be put in place. One of the biggest instances of a change came in 1988 when former stock car racing driver and NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison's car went airborne and hit the catch fence at 200 mph at Talladega in May, the previous year. As a result, restrictor plates were made mandatory in hopes that they would stunt speed, which in turn would stop vehicles from going airborne.

Speaking of Bobby Allison, he also became the oldest driver to win the race at 50 years, 2 months and 11 days, in 1988. On the other hand, Trevor Bayne is the youngest Daytona 500 winner. Bayne was 20 years and 1 day old when he won the event in 2011.

Another revamp that hit NASCAR and the Daytona 500 was during the 50th anniversary of the Daytona 500 race, when 'Cars of Tomorrow' debuted for the first time in the stock car racing circuit. While the name might throw some people off, 'Cars of Tomorrow' simply entailed that the same roll cage, frame and body would be used in all kinds of race tracks as opposed to how crew members would need to build different cars for different tracks like superspeedways, road courses and short tracks.

The Daytona 500, being such a grand event, has often been associated with high-profile names. In a bid to make the event even more exciting, every year, the organizers bring in popular figures to serve as a Grand Marshal. While 'Captain America' famed Chris Evans graced the event in 2014, Nicholas cage stopped by in 2007. Even former US presidents Donald Trump and George W Busch served as the event's grand marshal in 2020 and 2004, respectively.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Qualifying Format of the Daytona 500</strong></h2>
Currently, the Daytona 500 sees 40 cars competing, out of which 36 sports belong to drivers whose teams have their own charters. The rest of the 4 spots, which are referred to as open cars and constitute teams that do not own a charter.

In its 65 year history, the Daytona 500 has had many revamps to its qualifying format. From two timed laps, the better of two laps, to the average of two laps, the crown jewel race has explored several avenues to decide its starting grid. However, what stuck and is currently in place is a two-race qualifying. The first race is a single-car qualifying where each driver takes up one lap. The Top 10 drivers from that round advance to the second round where their order in the main event starting grid is determined. The single-car runs decide the front row of the Daytona 500. They also decide the lineup for the qualifying races also referred to asÂ <em>"the duels".Â </em>The starting grid is eventually decided on the basis of the duels.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The Black Sunday of the Daytona 500</strong></h2>
The Daytona 500 was perhaps one of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-earnhardt/">Dale Earnhardt</a>'s greatest achievements. After chasing an elusive win at the track for about two decades of his career, the driver finally succeeded in finish P1 in 1998. However, just three years later, the same race would claim his life. It all happened on February 18, 2001, when the driver was competing in the final lap of the race. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nerve-wracking-crashes-that-changed-nascar-forever-edition-five-dale-earnhardt/">The driver slammed head-first into the retaining wall</a> after contact with Ken Schrader and Sterling Marlin. The driver had suffered from a basilar skull fracture and had died instantly upon contact. Earnardt's death triggered a wave of safety improvements in stock cars and are seen even today.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The changes of the name of the Daytona 500</strong></h2>
The Daytona 500 has seen a plethora of name changes till date. While the first-ever edition of the race was called the 1959 First 500 Mile NASCAR International Sweepstakes at Daytona, the name was changed the very next year to the Inaugural 500 Mile International Sweepstakes. The race, then, went on to be known as the Daytona 500 by STP from 1991 to 1993. On the year of Dale Earnhardt's passing in 2001, it was known as the Daytona 500 by Dodge. In 2007, a new name was coined yet again and this time, the race was called Daytona 500 by Toyota. From 1961 to 1990, 1994 to 2000 and from 2002 to 2006, the race was called Daytona 500 and since 2008, that's the very name that has stuck around.

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What is the Daytona 500? For any NASCAR fan, the Daytona 500 race holds a special place in their hearts. The most prestigious race in the Cup Series, a win at the revered race bestows limitless repute and honor to its victor. Often referred to as the unofficial &#8220;birthplace of speed&#8221;, Daytona Beach, where the race has been held for over six decades, has a long and storied history. Currently, it features on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule as one of the four crown-jewel races and also features the highest winning prize among all Cup races. Daytona International Speedway plays host to the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series for the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA. Daytona Beach United States of America &#8211; ZUMAc04_ 20230219_zaf_c04_386 Copyright: xWalterxGxArcexSrxActionxSportsxPx Origins of the Daytona 500 While many stories about the origin of Daytona races date back to 1903 when two men challenged each other to a race to decide whose horseless carriage was the fastest, the sturdy stock car race at the iconic location came into being in 1959, courtesy of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. And on February 22, in front of 41,000 people, the revered race planted its seed to mega-stardom. The inaugural race was the only instance when both hard top and convertible vehicles were allowed to race. Since then, the Daytona 500 has been much-awaited by stock car racing fans every year. And while the Daytona Beach, Florida location is already iconic, the track that hosts the Daytona 500 race is just as well-thought out and executed. Wanting to give fans an edge-of-the-seat thriller, Bill Frances Sr brainstormed alongside engineers to create a track that would have the highest banking, allowing cars to reach topmost speed. And soon the prospect presented itself in the form of a tri-oval with 31 degrees banking at turns and 18 degrees at the start/finish lines. With 2.5 mile in length, today, the race lasts 500 miles/200 laps. The first-ever Daytona 500, called the 1959 First 500 Mile NASCAR International Sweepstakes at Daytona back then, saw 59 cars competing.Â The winning purse of the inaugural race had a steep value of $53, 050, out of which Lee Petty took home $19,050 for his victory while the runner-up Beauchamp secured $7,650. Why is the Daytona 500 called â€˜The Great American Raceâ€™ As one of the most iconic spectator sports events in America, the Daytona 500 definitely takes the cake when it comes to being NASCAR&#8217;s crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me. Throughout history, the event has often been compared to the Super-Bowl, the crown jewel of the NFL. However, many NASCAR enthusiasts haven&#8217;t been too keen about that description and have placed the crown-jewel race way above the Super Bowl. The Daytona 500 has also been synonymous with the President&#8217;s Day weekend in every NASCAR fan&#8217;s heart. From 1968 to 2011, the race was held on President&#8217;s Day weekend every year. However, NASCAR decided to change that in 2012 with news of an NFL schedule revamp doing the rounds. As per reports, NFL was planning to expand its 18-game regular season and as per the new roster, the Super Bowl was to be held on the same day as the Daytona 500. Sensing a dent on viewership numbers, the stock car racing organization move the race. However, as the NFL season-expansion plans failed to reach fruition, the Daytona 500 was moved to its original calendar spot. Now, that&#8217;s definitely a win-win! While the winning purse of the Daytona 500 is already a stuff of legends, sitting atop with the largest return, the trophy being awarded to the victors isn&#8217;t any less prized either. Called the Harley J Earl trophy, the prize has been named after legendary automobile designer, Harley Earl, who was also a close friend of Bill France Sr and a General Motors executive back in the day. Earl is most significantly known for being the Father of the Corvette. He has also been credited for designing the Firebird I prototype. The Daytona 500 race is full of prestige and perks for sure. One other aspect that the race victor gets to experience is their car being showcased at the Daytona 500 experience, for one year in its race-winning condition. For the uninitiated, the Daytona 500 Experience is a museum and gallery situated next to the Daytona International Speedway. Teilnehmerfeld der Daytona 500, v.li.: Martin Truex Jr., Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson, David Ragan, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Clint Bowyer, Carl Edwards, Brian Vickers und David Stremme &#8211; (ZUMAse4) Highlights of the Daytona 500 The inaugural Daytona 500 race in 1959 was won by Richard Petty&#8217;s father, the legendary Lee Petty. The patriarch of the NASCAR royalty family clinched victory driving a 1959 Oldsmobile for Newton Chappell at the inaugural event outperforming Johnny Beauchamp. Charley Griffith, representing Red Bank, finished P3, while Cotton Owens and Joe Weatherly wrapped up the Top-5 positions. &nbsp; Lee Petty&#8217;s son isn&#8217;t much far behind on the Daytona 500 record book either. With seven wins, Richard Petty sits atop the most-wins list at the venue. What makes his feat even more legendary is the fact that Petty managed to clinch four of those titles in a single decade, in 1971, 1973, 1974 and 1979. The rest of his victories came in 1964, 1966 and 1981. While the initial years of the Daytona 500 didn&#8217;t see much vehicle policing, it soon became apparent that certain rules and restrictions would have to be put in place. One of the biggest instances of a change came in 1988 when former stock car racing driver and NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison&#8217;s car went airborne and hit the catch fence at 200 mph at Talladega in May, the previous year. As a result, restrictor plates were made mandatory in hopes that they would stunt speed, which in turn would stop vehicles from going airborne. Speaking of Bobby Allison, he also became the oldest driver to win the race at 50 years, 2 months and 11 days, in 1988. On the other hand, Trevor Bayne is the youngest Daytona 500 winner. Bayne was 20 years and 1 day old when he won the event in 2011. Another revamp that hit NASCAR and the Daytona 500 was during the 50th anniversary of the Daytona 500 race, when &#8216;Cars of Tomorrow&#8217; debuted for the first time in the stock car racing circuit. While the name might throw some people off, &#8216;Cars of Tomorrow&#8217; simply entailed that the same roll cage, frame and body would be used in all kinds of race tracks as opposed to how crew members would need to build different cars for different tracks like superspeedways, road courses and short tracks. The Daytona 500, being such a grand event, has often been associated with high-profile names. In a bid to make the event even more exciting, every year, the organizers bring in popular figures to serve as a Grand Marshal. While &#8216;Captain America&#8217; famed Chris Evans graced the event in 2014, Nicholas cage stopped by in 2007. Even former US presidents Donald Trump and George W Busch served as the event&#8217;s grand marshal in 2020 and 2004, respectively. Â Qualifying Format of the Daytona 500 Currently, the Daytona 500 sees 40 cars competing, out of which 36 sports belong to drivers whose teams have their own charters. The rest of the 4 spots, which are referred to as open cars and constitute teams that do not own a charter. In its 65 year history, the Daytona 500 has had many revamps to its qualifying format. From two timed laps, the better of two laps, to the average of two laps, the crown jewel race has explored several avenues to decide its starting grid. However, what stuck and is currently in place is a two-race qualifying. The first race is a single-car qualifying where each driver takes up one lap. The Top 10 drivers from that round advance to the second round where their order in the main event starting grid is determined. The single-car runs decide the front row of the Daytona 500. They also decide the lineup for the qualifying races also referred to asÂ &#8220;the duels&#8221;.Â The starting grid is eventually decided on the basis of the duels. The Black Sunday of the Daytona 500 The Daytona 500 was perhaps one of Dale Earnhardt&#8216;s greatest achievements. After chasing an elusive win at the track for about two decades of his career, the driver finally succeeded in finish P1 in 1998. However, just three years later, the same race would claim his life. It all happened on February 18, 2001, when the driver was competing in the final lap of the race. The driver slammed head-first into the retaining wall after contact with Ken Schrader and Sterling Marlin. The driver had suffered from a basilar skull fracture and had died instantly upon contact. Earnardt&#8217;s death triggered a wave of safety improvements in stock cars and are seen even today. US PRESSWIRE Sports-Historical Unknown date Daytona Beach, FL, USA: FILE PHOTO NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Sr 3 waits in his car in the garage area at the Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Florida UNITED STATES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xUSAxTODAYxSportsx 5145564Image Credits &#8211; Imago &nbsp; The changes of the name of the Daytona 500 The Daytona 500 has seen a plethora of name changes till date. While the first-ever edition of the race was called the 1959 First 500 Mile NASCAR International Sweepstakes at Daytona, the name was changed the very next year to the Inaugural 500 Mile International Sweepstakes. The race, then, went on to be known as the Daytona 500 by STP from 1991 to 1993. On the year of Dale Earnhardt&#8217;s passing in 2001, it was known as the Daytona 500 by Dodge. In 2007, a new name was coined yet again and this time, the race was called Daytona 500 by Toyota. From 1961 to 1990, 1994 to 2000 and from 2002 to 2006, the race was called Daytona 500 and since 2008, that&#8217;s the very name that has stuck around. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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<h3>Dale Earnhardt: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the most prominent driver in American stock car racing. Even though he always did things the way they suited him, he was remarkable in the NASCAR world.

Beyond etching his name as a legendary driver in the history books of NASCAR, he was also popular as his own Brand name. Outside his remarkable career in the racing field, Earnhardt Sr. also raved in business. He named it Dale Earnhardt Inc. -  the team his son raced with.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Stats and Championships</h3>
Earnhardt began his racing career in NASCAR, participating in the Winston Cup Series in 1975. He bagged the 1979 Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year. Following this, he earned seven titles of the Winston Cup Series Champion for the NASCAR Cup Series.

In the NASCAR Cup Series, Earnhardt Sr. raced for 27 consecutive years. In the record of 676 races he subsequently achieved 76 victories, 22 Pole finishes, and 428 Top Tens.

At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the maestro drove in 136 races. In the tenure of 13 years, he clinched 21 trophies, 7 pole positions, and 75 top ten finishes.

He won the IROC Championship four times and also won the 1998 Daytona 500.

Furthermore, Earnhardt Sr. triumphed over the Southern 500 three times; he has the same record at the Coca-Cola 600.

He was the winner of the maiden Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race as well as the Busch Series.

Dale Earnhardt also claimed the 2001 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver. He received the award of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers too.

In 2002, Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2006, International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2010, NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee; all three awards are under his collection.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
The accurate worth of Earnhardt Sr. is not available. However, at the time of his death, his approximate <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/dale-earnhardt-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net worth</a> was $70 million. If calculated at present, his net Worth will rise more than $100 million.

He has a long list of assets and properties along with his firm left for his kins.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: Foundations and Charity</h3>
Earnhardt Sr. has profoundly contributed to the field of philanthropy.

He helped in preserving wildlife and the environment. He further participated in lending help to the unprivileged children and their education.

The Dale Earnhardt Foundation still runs in his name to continue the legacy. It supports the needy through funds and sponsorships too.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Family</h3>
Earnhardt Sr. was born on April 29, 1951. He was the third child of Martha and Ralph Earnhardt. His father was a racer in NASCAR too.

At the early age of 17, Dale tied the knot with Latane Brown for the first time in 1968. The couple conceived their first child, Kerry, in the following year.

After his first divorce, he got married to Brenda Gee. The couple further gave birth to two children - Kelley King Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Soon after their son was born, the couple split. Wedding bells rang for the last time in 1982 as he read vows to Teresa Houston. The couple had their daughter in 1982, Taylor Nicole Earnhardt.

Earnhardt Sr. passed away on February 18, 2001, in an accident.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: Quick Facts</h3>
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<td width="206">DATE OF BIRTH</td>
<td width="142">April 29, 1951</td>
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<td width="206">EXPIRED</td>
<td width="142">February 18, 2001 (49)</td>
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<td width="206">CAUSE OF DEATH</td>
<td width="142">Basilar Skull Fracture (in an accident while racing)</td>
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<td width="206">HEIGHT</td>
<td width="142">6’1’’</td>
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<td width="206">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="142">German-American</td>
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<td width="206">MARITAL STATUS</td>
<td width="142">Married (thrice)</td>
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<td width="206">SPOUSE</td>
<td width="142">Latane Brown (M-1968)

Brenda Gee (M-1971)

Teresa Houston (M-1982)

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<td width="206">KIDS</td>
<td width="142">4-Kerry, Kelley King Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Taylor Nicole Earnhardt</td>
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<td width="142">Above $70 Million</td>
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL &#8211; FEBRUARY 4: Dale Earnhardt Sr. &amp; Dale Earnhard, Jr. pose together at the raceway in Daytona Beach, Florinda on February 4, 2001. The Earhnardts and Andy Pilgram earned second in the GTS category during the 2001 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images) Dale Earnhardt: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the most prominent driver in American stock car racing. Even though he always did things the way they suited him, he was remarkable in the NASCAR world. Beyond etching his name as a legendary driver in the history books of NASCAR, he was also popular as his own Brand name. Outside his remarkable career in the racing field, Earnhardt Sr. also raved in business. He named it Dale Earnhardt Inc. &#8211;  the team his son raced with. Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Stats and Championships Earnhardt began his racing career in NASCAR, participating in the Winston Cup Series in 1975. He bagged the 1979 Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year. Following this, he earned seven titles of the Winston Cup Series Champion for the NASCAR Cup Series. In the NASCAR Cup Series, Earnhardt Sr. raced for 27 consecutive years. In the record of 676 races he subsequently achieved 76 victories, 22 Pole finishes, and 428 Top Tens. At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the maestro drove in 136 races. In the tenure of 13 years, he clinched 21 trophies, 7 pole positions, and 75 top ten finishes. He won the IROC Championship four times and also won the 1998 Daytona 500. Furthermore, Earnhardt Sr. triumphed over the Southern 500 three times; he has the same record at the Coca-Cola 600. He was the winner of the maiden Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race as well as the Busch Series. Dale Earnhardt also claimed the 2001 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver. He received the award of NASCAR&#8217;s 50 Greatest Drivers too. In 2002, Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2006, International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2010, NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee; all three awards are under his collection. Dale Earnhardt Sr: 2021 Net Worth The accurate worth of Earnhardt Sr. is not available. However, at the time of his death, his approximate net worth was $70 million. If calculated at present, his net Worth will rise more than $100 million. He has a long list of assets and properties along with his firm left for his kins. Dale Earnhardt Sr: Foundations and Charity Earnhardt Sr. has profoundly contributed to the field of philanthropy. He helped in preserving wildlife and the environment. He further participated in lending help to the unprivileged children and their education. The Dale Earnhardt Foundation still runs in his name to continue the legacy. It supports the needy through funds and sponsorships too. Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Family Earnhardt Sr. was born on April 29, 1951. He was the third child of Martha and Ralph Earnhardt. His father was a racer in NASCAR too. At the early age of 17, Dale tied the knot with Latane Brown for the first time in 1968. The couple conceived their first child, Kerry, in the following year. After his first divorce, he got married to Brenda Gee. The couple further gave birth to two children &#8211; Kelley King Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Soon after their son was born, the couple split. Wedding bells rang for the last time in 1982 as he read vows to Teresa Houston. The couple had their daughter in 1982, Taylor Nicole Earnhardt. Earnhardt Sr. passed away on February 18, 2001, in an accident. Dale Earnhardt Sr: Quick Facts  DATE OF BIRTH April 29, 1951  EXPIRED February 18, 2001 (49)  CAUSE OF DEATH Basilar Skull Fracture (in an accident while racing)  HEIGHT 6’1’’  NATIONALITY German-American  MARITAL STATUS Married (thrice)  SPOUSE Latane Brown (M-1968) Brenda Gee (M-1971) Teresa Houston (M-1982) &nbsp;  KIDS 4-Kerry, Kelley King Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Taylor Nicole Earnhardt  CHAMPIONSHIPS 7  NET WORTH Above $70 Million

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<h2><strong>Frankie Muniz Net Worth 2023 (Update)</strong></h2>
To achieve greatness in one profession is a commendable achievement in itself. To do so after joining a different profession speaks volumes of one's caliber. One such entity who has managed to do that is Frankie Muniz. Well-known for his role in the sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle", Muniz is now a racer in the ARCA Menards Series.

As per CelebrityNetWorth, his net worth is estimated to be around $30 million. While a majority of Muniz's earnings have come through his acting career, he has done well to establish himself as an impressive race car driver. Also, with time, he has been attracting more sponsorship deals, which is only going to increase his valuation in the future. As of now, Muniz's salary as a driver remains unknown.
<h2><strong>Frankie Muniz's family and personal life</strong></h2>
On December 5, 1985, Francisco Muniz IV was born in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey. While Frankie Muniz's father Francisco Muniz III is a Puerto Rican restaurateur, his mother Denise who's half Irish and half Italian works as a nurse. When he was young, his family moved to Knightdale, North Carolina, which is where he grew up.

Amazingly, at the age of just eight, he got recognized at a talent show in Raleigh, North Carolina while he played Tiny Tim in a local production of A Christmas Carol. Unfortunately, just a little while after that Muniz's parents divorced. Post this, he moved with his mother to Burbank, California.

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Not many know but Muniz was inspired by his elder sister Christina. She was enrolled in theatrical activities which motivated his younger brother to follow in her footsteps. While not much is known about Muniz's educational background, it is understood that he home-schooled since grade six.

Apart from his professional commitments, the 37-year-old is a family man. Muniz is happily married to his wife Paige Price. The couple met at the Frank Sinatra 100th anniversary invitational in February 2016 and began dating in April before getting engaged in November 2018. Two years later, they got married on February 21, 2020. Just a year after that, they welcomed their first child Mauz Mosley Muniz on March 22, 2021.

Other than being Muniz's wife, Price is known to be a model and actress. She started her modeling career at 18 and was successful in becoming the Miss Classic Kumite title in 2013. However, she retired from the fashion world at the age of 21 to work as a presenter on a golf network. In fact, she has even retired from her acting and is totally involved in supporting Muniz in his NASCAR career.
<h2><strong>Frankie Muniz's NASCAR Career</strong></h2>
Despite having a well-established acting career, Frankie Muniz was always attracted to the sport of racing. In fact, he drove the pace car for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/daytona-500/">Daytona 500</a> on February 18, 2001. Not only that, he <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-actor-turned-nascar-driver-reveals-dale-earnhardts-final-message-to-him-hours-before-his-death/">even met</a> the legendary <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-earnhardt/">Dale Earnhardt</a> prior to the race. It was that very race that resulted in that tragic incident involving the Intimidator and his demise.

https://twitter.com/frankiemuniz/status/701499335347798016?s=20

For Muniz, it all started in 2004 as a racer when he participated in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long Beach where he finished seventh. The following year he signed a two-year with Jensen Motorsport as a driver. In 2006, he competed in the Formula BMW USA Championship before joining the ChampCar Atlantic Championship from 2007-2009.

After a gap of 14 years, Muniz has made a return to his racing career. This time around he has preferred to try his hand in stock car racing in NASCAR. In January 2023, it was revealed that he will be joining Rette Jones Racing on a full-time basis in the ARCA Menards Series. Currently, he's driving the #30 Ford Mustang.
<h2><strong>Frankie Muniz's Music and Acting Career </strong></h2>
It is no secret how Muniz gained fame very early in his career due to his acting skills. Considered one of the most popular child actors of his time, Malcolm in the Middle gave him incredible recognition. From there on, he starred in films like Deuces Wild (2002), Big Fat Liar (2002), Agent Cody Banks (2003), and Racing Stripes (2005).

Other than acting, Muniz has also shown an interest in music. He joined the unsigned band You Hang Up as a drummer in 2012. In his bid to endorse SJC Drums and Imperial Cymbals, Muniz joined a band named Kingsfoil but left them in 2014 because of scheduling issues.

https://twitter.com/frankiemuniz/status/833522530577063939?s=20

In another adventurous move in 2017, he announced himself as the manager of the York-based band, Astro Lasso. The band consists of Jordan Davis and Tristan Martin, both of them who were associated with Muniz at Kingsfoil. For Astro Lasso, Muniz travels with the band and handles their monitor systems, and lights, and enjoys being the band's designated driver.
<h2><strong>Awards and Achievements</strong></h2>
As far as accolades are concerned, Frankie Muniz has quite a few to his name. Without a doubt, his act in Malcolm in the Middle did wonders for him. In 2000, he won the YoungStar Awards for Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture Drama and also for Best Young Actor/Performance in a Comedy TV Series.

It only got better in 2001 when he won the Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Actor. In the same year, he also won the Satellite Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Series: Comedy or Musical. What makes it more amazing about 2001 is that Muniz got nominated for both the Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

The following year, he once again made it to the Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy. Additionally, he also has two Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards to his name, winning them in 2003 and 2004. As far as his racing achievements are concerned, he has to date 4 podium finishes to his name in 63 race starts in the ARCA series. Over time, he is expected to only get better with his on-track record.
<h2><strong>Frankie Muniz 's Endorsements </strong></h2>
Sponsorships do not come easy in the world of NASCAR. However, with an established reputation, Frankie Muniz has managed to get a good amount of sponsors behind him. While he still continues to look out for more sponsorship, he has Ford Performance, Hairclub, Sim Seats, ReSkills, K1 Race Gear, Maconi Setup Shop, and Zamp Helmets.
<h2><strong>Does Frankie Muniz have a Charity and Foundation?</strong></h2>
Given his popularity, Muniz has been a well-known personality to many. While not all his charity work is publicly known, one of them came to light in 2022 when he appeared on the 'Name That Tune' show. After winning $58,000 in the show, Muniz decided to donate the money to the State Forty Eight Foundation.

It is an Arizona non-profit organization that heavily focuses on supporting and bolstering Arizon's startup and small-business community. Since Muniz himself is involved in having a business in Arizona, he found the State Forty Eight Foundation the best fit for his donation amount.
<h2><strong>Frankie Muniz's House</strong></h2>
Historically, Frankie Muniz has a reputation for changing his house. In 2006, he bought a house in the Hollywood Hills area for $3,499,000. As per Los Angeles Times, he had reportedly put the 4,200 square feet home for sale at a price of $3,195,000.

Not only that, as per Phoenix New Times, it is believed that he sold his Arcadia-area house for $2.85 million to an undisclosed but well-known golf instructor. From there on, he owned a 6,195-square-foot mansion which was placed across a 1.23-acre lot in Scottsdale.
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It possesses five bedrooms and seven bathrooms but was put on sale in 2016 for a price of $2.985 million. However, with no success then, Muniz listed it again for sale in 2017. This time the price was lowered to 2.4 million. As of now, his current residence remains unknown but it is rumored it is the very mansion he listed for sale in Scottsdale.
<h2><strong>Frankie Muniz Cars</strong></h2>
Frankie Muniz has always been fond of cars which is probably one of the reasons why he is into motorsport racing. Owing to his love for cars, he has amassed a fine collection of them. As per CarHp.com, Muniz owns a Maserati Coupe GT which was launched in 2002. It possesses a 4.2L V8 engine having been built in collaboration with Ferrari.

Next up is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. To date, the car runs at a quick pace with a 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 engine. In its dark grey shade, it is truly a beauty to admire. Last but not least is his Volkswagen Jetta. Most notably, it appeared in the movie Fast and Furious.

The 1995 Jetta owned by Muniz composes of a 2.8L V6 engine. As per supercarblondie.com, he bought it for $42,000 at an auction in 2002. More than a decade later in 2016, the Jetta was auctioned off for a price of $100,000, resulting in a terrific commercial return for Muniz.
<h2><strong>Frankie Muniz's </strong><strong>Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
Given his popularity from childhood, Franki Muniz has been in the public eye for a long time now. Undoubtedly, he is an active user on social media keeping his fans updated about his regular activities. While he uses the commonly used social media platforms, to know more about his racing career, the details can be achieved on his website munizracing.com
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<td><a href="https://twitter.com/frankiemuniz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">frankiemuniz</a></td>
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<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrankieMuniz4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FrankieMuniz4</a></td>
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<td>Francisco Muniz IV</td>
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<td>Frankie Muniz</td>
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<td>December 5, 1985</td>
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<td>Wood-Ridge, New Jersey</td>
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<td>37</td>
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<td>5'5"/165 cm</td>
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<td>59 kg/130 lbs</td>
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<td>Francisco James Muniz III and Denise Muniz</td>
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<td>Christina Muniz (Elder Sister)</td>
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<td>American</td>
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<td>White</td>
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<td>$30 million</td>
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<td>Unknown</td>
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<td>Paige Price</td>
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<td>Mauz Mosley Muniz</td>
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<td>Actor turned motorsport driver</td>
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<td>Rette Jones Racing</td>
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Frankie Muniz

Frankie Muniz Net Worth 2023 (Update) To achieve greatness in one profession is a commendable achievement in itself. To do so after joining a different profession speaks volumes of one&#8217;s caliber. One such entity who has managed to do that is Frankie Muniz. Well-known for his role in the sitcom &#8220;Malcolm in the Middle&#8221;, Muniz is now a racer in the ARCA Menards Series. As per CelebrityNetWorth, his net worth is estimated to be around $30 million. While a majority of Muniz&#8217;s earnings have come through his acting career, he has done well to establish himself as an impressive race car driver. Also, with time, he has been attracting more sponsorship deals, which is only going to increase his valuation in the future. As of now, Muniz&#8217;s salary as a driver remains unknown. Frankie Muniz&#8217;s family and personal life On December 5, 1985, Francisco Muniz IV was born in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey. While Frankie Muniz&#8217;s father Francisco Muniz III is a Puerto Rican restaurateur, his mother Denise who&#8217;s half Irish and half Italian works as a nurse. When he was young, his family moved to Knightdale, North Carolina, which is where he grew up. Amazingly, at the age of just eight, he got recognized at a talent show in Raleigh, North Carolina while he played Tiny Tim in a local production of A Christmas Carol. Unfortunately, just a little while after that Muniz&#8217;s parents divorced. Post this, he moved with his mother to Burbank, California. NASCAR, Motorsport, USA ARCA &#8211; BRANDT 200 Supporting Florida FFA Feb 18, 2023 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA ARCA Series driver Frankie Muniz 30 stands by his car during preface ceremonies before the start of the BRANDT 200 Supporting Florida FFA at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJohnxDavidxMercerx 20230218_jdm_sx1_037| Image Credits: Imago Not many know but Muniz was inspired by his elder sister Christina. She was enrolled in theatrical activities which motivated his younger brother to follow in her footsteps. While not much is known about Muniz&#8217;s educational background, it is understood that he home-schooled since grade six. Apart from his professional commitments, the 37-year-old is a family man. Muniz is happily married to his wife Paige Price. The couple met at the Frank Sinatra 100th anniversary invitational in February 2016 and began dating in April before getting engaged in November 2018. Two years later, they got married on February 21, 2020. Just a year after that, they welcomed their first child Mauz Mosley Muniz on March 22, 2021. Other than being Muniz&#8217;s wife, Price is known to be a model and actress. She started her modeling career at 18 and was successful in becoming the Miss Classic Kumite title in 2013. However, she retired from the fashion world at the age of 21 to work as a presenter on a golf network. In fact, she has even retired from her acting and is totally involved in supporting Muniz in his NASCAR career. Frankie Muniz&#8217;s NASCAR Career Despite having a well-established acting career, Frankie Muniz was always attracted to the sport of racing. In fact, he drove the pace car for the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001. Not only that, he even met the legendary Dale Earnhardt prior to the race. It was that very race that resulted in that tragic incident involving the Intimidator and his demise. https://twitter.com/frankiemuniz/status/701499335347798016?s=20 For Muniz, it all started in 2004 as a racer when he participated in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long Beach where he finished seventh. The following year he signed a two-year with Jensen Motorsport as a driver. In 2006, he competed in the Formula BMW USA Championship before joining the ChampCar Atlantic Championship from 2007-2009. After a gap of 14 years, Muniz has made a return to his racing career. This time around he has preferred to try his hand in stock car racing in NASCAR. In January 2023, it was revealed that he will be joining Rette Jones Racing on a full-time basis in the ARCA Menards Series. Currently, he&#8217;s driving the #30 Ford Mustang. Frankie Muniz&#8217;s Music and Acting Career  It is no secret how Muniz gained fame very early in his career due to his acting skills. Considered one of the most popular child actors of his time, Malcolm in the Middle gave him incredible recognition. From there on, he starred in films like Deuces Wild (2002), Big Fat Liar (2002), Agent Cody Banks (2003), and Racing Stripes (2005). Other than acting, Muniz has also shown an interest in music. He joined the unsigned band You Hang Up as a drummer in 2012. In his bid to endorse SJC Drums and Imperial Cymbals, Muniz joined a band named Kingsfoil but left them in 2014 because of scheduling issues. https://twitter.com/frankiemuniz/status/833522530577063939?s=20 In another adventurous move in 2017, he announced himself as the manager of the York-based band, Astro Lasso. The band consists of Jordan Davis and Tristan Martin, both of them who were associated with Muniz at Kingsfoil. For Astro Lasso, Muniz travels with the band and handles their monitor systems, and lights, and enjoys being the band&#8217;s designated driver. Awards and Achievements As far as accolades are concerned, Frankie Muniz has quite a few to his name. Without a doubt, his act in Malcolm in the Middle did wonders for him. In 2000, he won the YoungStar Awards for Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture Drama and also for Best Young Actor/Performance in a Comedy TV Series. It only got better in 2001 when he won the Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Actor. In the same year, he also won the Satellite Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Series: Comedy or Musical. What makes it more amazing about 2001 is that Muniz got nominated for both the Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. The following year, he once again made it to the Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor &#8211; Television Series Musical or Comedy. Additionally, he also has two Nickelodeon Kids&#8217; Choice Awards to his name, winning them in 2003 and 2004. As far as his racing achievements are concerned, he has to date 4 podium finishes to his name in 63 race starts in the ARCA series. Over time, he is expected to only get better with his on-track record. Frankie Muniz &#8216;s Endorsements  Sponsorships do not come easy in the world of NASCAR. However, with an established reputation, Frankie Muniz has managed to get a good amount of sponsors behind him. While he still continues to look out for more sponsorship, he has Ford Performance, Hairclub, Sim Seats, ReSkills, K1 Race Gear, Maconi Setup Shop, and Zamp Helmets. Does Frankie Muniz have a Charity and Foundation? Given his popularity, Muniz has been a well-known personality to many. While not all his charity work is publicly known, one of them came to light in 2022 when he appeared on the &#8216;Name That Tune&#8217; show. After winning $58,000 in the show, Muniz decided to donate the money to the State Forty Eight Foundation. It is an Arizona non-profit organization that heavily focuses on supporting and bolstering Arizon&#8217;s startup and small-business community. Since Muniz himself is involved in having a business in Arizona, he found the State Forty Eight Foundation the best fit for his donation amount. Frankie Muniz&#8217;s House Historically, Frankie Muniz has a reputation for changing his house. In 2006, he bought a house in the Hollywood Hills area for $3,499,000. As per Los Angeles Times, he had reportedly put the 4,200 square feet home for sale at a price of $3,195,000. Not only that, as per Phoenix New Times, it is believed that he sold his Arcadia-area house for $2.85 million to an undisclosed but well-known golf instructor. From there on, he owned a 6,195-square-foot mansion which was placed across a 1.23-acre lot in Scottsdale.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz4)  It possesses five bedrooms and seven bathrooms but was put on sale in 2016 for a price of $2.985 million. However, with no success then, Muniz listed it again for sale in 2017. This time the price was lowered to 2.4 million. As of now, his current residence remains unknown but it is rumored it is the very mansion he listed for sale in Scottsdale. Frankie Muniz Cars Frankie Muniz has always been fond of cars which is probably one of the reasons why he is into motorsport racing. Owing to his love for cars, he has amassed a fine collection of them. As per CarHp.com, Muniz owns a Maserati Coupe GT which was launched in 2002. It possesses a 4.2L V8 engine having been built in collaboration with Ferrari. Next up is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. To date, the car runs at a quick pace with a 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 engine. In its dark grey shade, it is truly a beauty to admire. Last but not least is his Volkswagen Jetta. Most notably, it appeared in the movie Fast and Furious. The 1995 Jetta owned by Muniz composes of a 2.8L V6 engine. As per supercarblondie.com, he bought it for $42,000 at an auction in 2002. More than a decade later in 2016, the Jetta was auctioned off for a price of $100,000, resulting in a terrific commercial return for Muniz. Frankie Muniz&#8217;s Social Media Accounts Given his popularity from childhood, Franki Muniz has been in the public eye for a long time now. Undoubtedly, he is an active user on social media keeping his fans updated about his regular activities. While he uses the commonly used social media platforms, to know more about his racing career, the details can be achieved on his website munizracing.com  Instagram frankiemuniz4  Twitter frankiemuniz  Facebook FrankieMuniz4  Website munizracing.com    Full Name Francisco Muniz IV  Popular Name Frankie Muniz  Birth Date December 5, 1985  Birth Place Wood-Ridge, New Jersey  Age 37  Height 5&#8217;5&#8243;/165 cm  Weight 59 kg/130 lbs  Parents Francisco James Muniz III and Denise Muniz  Siblings Christina Muniz (Elder Sister)  Nationality American  Ethnicity White  Net Worth $30 million  Salary Unknown  Spouse Paige Price  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Mauz Mosley Muniz  Profession Actor turned motorsport driver  Team Rette Jones Racing

Frankie Muniz Reveals He Was the Last Person Outside of RCR to Talk to Dale Earnhardt Before His Tragic Death

What else did Frankie Muniz say about Dale Earnhardt?