Hollywood Star-Turned $30 Million Worth Driver Frankie Muniz Gives NASCAR Fans a Sorry Update on His Future

Now as wild as it may seem, even actor-turned racer, Frankie Muniz is having a tough time finding sponsors for his full-time racing career. Despite a dream debut in NASCAR’s lower tier, ARCA Menards Series driver, Muniz who is currently in the second spot in the standings is struggling to meet the ends in the series.

While Frankie Muniz revealed that he would certainly be at Pocono as the Series head to the iconic track but the debut driver is most probably to miss a few races due to the lack of potent sponsorships. Speaking to Frontstretch reporter Anthony Damcott, the “Malcolm in the Middle” star opened up about the precarious position he is in.

Frankie Muniz’s unsteady ARCA championship run

While Tyler Ankrum of Toyota clinched the win at Mid-Ohio, edging out Sean Hingorani who got off a tussle with teammate, Dean Thompson in the last lap, the sitcom star finished the race 6th. Despite a dream start to his NASCAR hopes, and being a major draw in NASCAR’s lower division, he hit a new low when he revealed his bleak ARCA future.

Following his Mid-Ohio run, speaking to Frontstretch, Muniz said, “It’s a tough position to be in you know, we’re competitive, I’m second on points, I know I’m far away from a lot but I’m still second in points you know obviously I want to finish the championship.” After suffering a horrific crash 14 years ago in Atlantic Championship that left in on the sides, Muniz is presently having a sensational rookie season being second only to Jesse Love in the standings. 

Bringing his Rette Jones Racing Ford to the forefront, the 37-year-old driver got realistic about his future in the series, “I need the races, I need it more than anybody, I have the least amount of experience of anybody here, so if I want to run you know even if its next year in Truck or whatever it is I need the experience of being in this car and you know the only way to learn is to be racing, so I’m hoping something comes together,” said Muniz. 

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The driver furthermore added the unexpected turn of events, reflecting on his helpless situation of not landing a sponsor. He said, “Our situation has changed you know we were good and then we weren’t so and it’s not a position we expected to be in but that being said, it is what it is you know.”

With the news coming out and spreading like wildfire in the community, Redditers took the tweet to the platform where they actively discussed the sad reality.

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“He’s literally the reason I’m following ARCA”- Fans react to Frankie Muniz’s sorry turnaround

While Cup Series is undoubtedly NASCAR’s top division with elite talents and larger-than-life sponsors but to get to that position, one certainly has to give his all. Years of grind and grit certainly separate the seasoned drivers from the rest. And that is exactly why lower-tier divisions like ARCA plays a significant role in bringing up young talents up the ranks.

And one reason that caught the community stuck to ARCA Menards Series this year is the presence of actor-turned-driver, Frankie Muniz. Rather than using his opulence as a Hollywood celebrity and buying his way to the top, the passionate racer slowly yet steadily awaits for a sponsor to support this run.

Muniz comments on his future after mid Ohio
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Fans on the other hand exclaimed, “That’s completely insane,” out of shock, seeing NASCAR’s lower division’s current state with money becoming the element.

While another fan wrote, “It’s absolutely ridiculous that he’s having trouble with sponsors he’s probably the reason 50% of people are even watching Arca besides that he’s second in points with a car nowhere near the dominant Toyotas.”

Another fan commented, “He’s literally the reason I’m following ARCA so closely this season!”

Whereas another fan hoped the best for the star,

“Completely the only reason I’ve been following ARCA this season. Really hope something comes together for him soon.”

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On the other hand, another user highlighted how expensive it is to race even in NASCAR’s lowest division,

“5 million a year for a competitive program.

ARCA is literally more expensive than Formula 2.”

Meanwhile, let’s hope to see the star with a new sponsor, active with his racing career, even transitioning to his dream, the Cup Series.