\n<\/aside>\nHe’s got the need for speed.<\/p>\n
Frankie Muniz is swapping his acting hat for a racing fire suit.<\/p>\n
The \u201cMalcolm in the Middle\u201d star announced Wednesday he will compete in the ARCA Menards Series, where he will drive the No. 30 Ford Mustangs. <\/p>\n
He is slated to make his debut for Rette Jones Racing beginning at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 18.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s with the utmost excitement, optimism and gratitude that I’m joining Rette Jones Racing for the full ARCA Menards Series schedule this year,\u201d said Muniz.<\/p>\n
\u201cEver since childhood, it’s been my dream to pursue racing in NASCAR, and it was important for me to partner with a team that aligned with my long-term objectives and vision, while providing every opportunity imaginable to grow mentally and physically as a full -time race car driver.\u201d<\/p>\nMuniz at the 30th Anniversary Toyota Pro\/Celebrity Race in California in April 2006.<\/figcaption>WireImage<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRette Jones Racing is owned by Terry Jones and Mark Rette, both former racers in their own respect, with Rette being a former ARCA champion.<\/p>\n
\u201c2023 is set up to be one of the most memorable seasons for Rette Jones Racing since our inception in 2016,\u201d Jones said in a press release. \u201cWithout a doubt, we believe in Frankie’s ability and commitment and with Mark’s leadership we believe that he will quickly adapt on track and content for a championship in his rookie season.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the years, we’ve prided ourselves on working with new drivers who have quickly adapted to the diversity of the ARCA Menards Series and, without a doubt, we believe Frankie can do the same,\u201d Rette added.<\/p>\nThe former child actor has always dreamed of racing in NASCAR.<\/figcaption>WireImage for VH-1 Channel \u2013 New<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe former child actor, now 37, who also starred in \u201cAgent Cody Banks\u201d and on \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d wrote a message on Twitter<\/a> dedicated to his son.<\/p>\n\u201cFinally making my dream a reality, this one is for my son and showing him that you can always chase your dreams,\u201d Muniz said. \u201cExcited for this opportunity with Rette Jones Racing, Ford, and our partners to go full time racing for an ARCA National Series Championship in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n\n