Frankie Muniz teases Daytona plans after working on simulator with Cole Custer

The ARCA Menards Series is tricky. You can display talent in the series and still not succeed. In the 2023 season, Muniz finished with ten top-10 finishes as well as a top-5 finish at Michigan. The bad news is that Muniz was a DNF in five of his final eight races, including four straight. A lot of that was due to mechanical issues beyond his control.

Frankie Muniz has potential in NASCAR, short window

No, Frankie Muniz is not your typical NASCAR driver. He has not had the typical journey into racing. What he does have is enthusiasm, passion, talent, and marketability. At least, one would think the Hollywood star would be able to find funding from sponsors.

At 38, Muniz doesn’t have the same mileage so to speak as other drivers his age. He hasn’t been doing the grind for the last 15-20 years in NASCAR or another racing series. That’s both good and bad. He has a short window to work with, but it isn’t as short as it might seem.

Wear and tear on a driver can be massive by the time they are 40 or older. As Muniz sits two years under that age, he probably has a few years to get the most out of his NASCAR career. Expect Muniz to swing for the fences, look to make headlines when he gets a chance (for the right reasons), and try to speed-run his NASCAR dreams.

Frankie Muniz could find success in the Xfinity Series given the right situation. I think it would be a great fit depending on what team he lands with. Ford Performance has put its backing behind Muniz and sees a benefit to having him on their roster. Perhaps that will play a part in his Daytona ride and the success of his efforts in two weeks.