--- title: "We Could See Frankie Muniz In the NASCAR Xfinity Daytona Race" description: "Actor-turned-racer Frankie Muniz will attempt to qualify for the NASCAR Xfinity race at Daytona next weekend." date: "2024-02-11" modified: "2024-02-11" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/we-could-see-frankie-muniz-in-the-nascar-xfinity-daytona-race" categories: - "NASCAR" - "News" - "Racing" tags: - "Ford" - "Mustang" - "sports car" --- # We Could See Frankie Muniz In the NASCAR Xfinity Daytona Race ![]() *Getty* Last year, former child TV and movie star[ Frankie Muniz]() raced in the ARCA Menards series, a [NASCAR]()-feeder racing series, with the Rette Jones Racing team. Now, Muniz has the potential to make his NASCAR Xfinity debut at Daytona on February 17. Muniz's spot on the grid at Daytona isn't locked in just yet, as he still has to qualify but next weekend will be his first shot at a NASCAR Xfinity entry. "I'm excited to announce that I will be attempting to make my NASCAR Xfinity debut next weekend at Daytona International Speedway in the Joey Gase Motorsports No. 35 [Ford Performance]() Ford Mustang," said Muniz on [Instagram](). "I can not be more excited, more thrilled for the opportunity to continue my journey. I hope you guys come along for the ride. I can also announce that I will be doing a part-time schedule in the Xfinity series, as well as many other racing series throughout the year, just to continue honing my craft." > [View this post on Instagram]() > [A post shared by Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz4)]() Muniz started all 20 ARCA Menards races last year and came in fourth place in the championship standings. He finished eleven of those races in the top 10, one of which was in fifth. "Joey Gase Motorsports is proud to welcome Frankie to the team," said Gase, who will be running the No. 53 car, in Muniz's [press release](). "Undoubtedly, he brings a lot of attention to our team and the NASCAR Xfinity Series, but throughout the last couple of weeks, I've never seen a driver more determined or focused than Frankie." The 38-year-old Muniz joins a long line of actors-turned-racers, with legends like Paul Newman and Steve McQueen, and currently [Patrick Dempsey]() and Michael Fassbender. "I am very fortunate to have the unwavering support of Ford and Ford Performance through my NASCAR journey, and I am very humbled yet excited to be teamed up with Joey Gase Motorsports to attempt my NASCAR Xfinity Series debut next weekend at Daytona International Speedway," said Muniz. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()