Frankie Muniz out of NASCAR ride due to injury

Frankie Muniz has pulled himself from the seat after suffering a fracture

Star actor turned NASCAR driver, Frankie Muniz is in the middle of his first full-time season of NASCAR Truck Series competition.

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However, Muniz will not be on the track this weekend at Darlington Raceway. The 39-year-old suffered an injury on a ladder Wednesday.

Due to the injury, he will be forced to pull himself from the seat. Mason Maggio will fill the seat in the No. 33 truck this weekend in Darlington, SC.

Muniz is the child star from ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ which aired from 2000-2006. In 2007, he turned his focus to open-wheel racing via the Atlantic Championship. In 2023, he shifted focus to stock car racing via the ARCA Menards Series where he picked up 11 top-10s in 20 races.

Hear from Frankie Muniz below.

Frankie Muniz comments

The phrase “FML” (Frankie Muniz’s Life) takes on new meaning with moments like these,” Frankie Muniz opened via social media.

“I’m disappointed to share that I won’t be racing at Darlington this weekend or for the next few weeks due to a distal radius fracture. Yesterday, I fell from the top of a ladder while changing the batteries in a Ring camera in my backyard.”

“Note to self: heed the ladder warning that says, “Do not sit or stand on top step.” In hindsight, a taller ladder would’ve been smarter.”

“While I’m gutted to miss the races, I’m grateful it wasn’t worse. I feel for my team, who’ve poured their hearts into this season, and I’m thankful for Ford Performance and their unwavering support.”

He concluded, “The doctor estimates a 6-8 week recovery, so I’ll be back in the driver’s seat as soon as I’m cleared.”

Muniz opened this season with a top-10 run at Daytona International Speedway.

Reaume Brothers Racing statement

“Frankie Muniz was involved in an accident at his home in Arizona yesterday morning where he suffered a distal radius fracture in his wrist,” the team opened on Thursday.

“Currently there is no timeline for his return, our focus is on a speedy recovery and competing together again soon.”

The team concluded, “Mason Maggio will race the No. 33 this weekend in place of Frankie.”

Muniz ran four NASCAR Truck Series races in 2024 ahead of his debut full-time season.

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