Actor-turned-race car driver Frankie Muniz enjoyed a decent start to his NASCAR Truck Series debut. After all, 10th place at the Daytona International Speedway, his debut race, is an excellent result. However, Muniz’s form in the following races has left much to be desired. In the next 6 races….
Frankie Muniz has not finished higher than 23rd place. Currently, the TV sitcom star is going through a very tough period. Aside from his racing duties, he is also shooting a reboot of his hit show, Malcolm in the Middle. Naturally, this sounds extremely hectic for one person, juggling a racing and an acting career. This really puts things into perspective, especially for actors like Patrick Dempsey and even Michael Fassbender. Both of them have actively raced while still acting and often had to tailor their schedules accordingly.
Unfortunately for Muniz, NASCAR racing and his acting career have begun to take a toll on him. In a recent post on X, the 39-year-old rookie confessed that he has been going through a lot. As per his words, “If I’m being 100% honest. Mentally/emotionally I may be at a new low. Just wanted to say it out loud.”
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As mentioned before, the actor/driver enjoyed the highs of a 10th-place finish at Daytona in the Truck Series. Since then, he has finished 26th, 24th, 24th, 33rd, 31st, and 23rd for Reaume Brothers Racing. Prior to 2025, RBR handed him four appearances in the previous year, where he finished 31st, 29th, 33rd, and 34th.
It’s not that he’s a bad driver, because Frankie Muniz did show some impressive results in the ARCA Series. In 2023, he was a picture of consistency and enjoyed a best finish of 5th place at Michigan. Additionally, Muniz also finished 4th in the 2009 IMSA Atlantic Championship race at Utah Motorsports Campus.
That being said, his struggles with his Truck in 2025 must really be weighing him down. The rough results must be demoralising and forcing him to start questioning his abilities. On the bright side, the season is still long, and after hitting rock bottom, the only direction he can go is upwards. But until then, fans are here to support Frankie Muniz.
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The Frankie Muniz has had a lot of support from the social media community
On the back of his admission of mental health struggles, there has been an outpouring of support. After all, mental health awareness has begun to be taken seriously in the last few years, and rightly so. Among Frankie Muniz’s many well-wishers was none other than Internet sensation MrBeast. He tweeted in response to the heartfelt post, “Been there, it will fade and make the highs feel that much better.”
From there, the floodgates of support opened, with plenty of positive messages. Another person said, “The low points are what make the high points sweeter my man, and the high points will come. It’s inevitable.” Someone else was glad that he was open about his struggles: “The good news is, you’re man enough to admit it, now, it’s time to take care of yourself. You’re not alone.”
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via Imago Syndication: Star-Gazette Ahead of the ARCA Menards General Tire 150, NASCAR ARCA Menards Series driver Frankie Muniz 30 stands by his car and talks to his crew, fans and the media on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Phoenix Raceway. , EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xAlexxGouldx/xUSAxTODAYxNETWORKx 21226903
Of course, some people could not resist reminiscing about Frankie Muniz’s hit show, “When I’m not feeling great I watch Malcolm in the middle and it makes me feel better.” Finally, one fan offered some serious advice about getting help: “I remember seeing you at the Jerry’s Deli bowling alley, and another point at E3. Maybe early 2000s in LA. You seemed like a genuine person over many of the other celebrities. Good to see. Anyway, here’s a thought for your low. Maybe it’s high time to explore a genuine worldview in which truth and love are harmonious – the Catholic Church is calling!” All in all, it must be heartening to see how much people genuinely care for Muniz and wish him the best.
Mr. Beast & Fans Comes to NASCAR Driver’s Rescue as Heartbreaking Admission Takes Internet by Storm
