Frankie Muniz, the former child star of Malcolm in the Middle, has spent years chasing a second act in motorsports. The journey has been full of struggles and near-misses, but this week, the 39-year-old finally broke through in a big way—not once, but twice.
Competing in the Am class of the GT4 America Series, Muniz piloted a Ford Mustang GT4 S650 for TechSport Racing, with Tyler Stone as his co-driver. On Friday at Road America in Wisconsin, Muniz secured his long-awaited first career win, a moment he described as surreal.
“You only get one life, and that’s one thing I’ve always lived by,” Muniz said. “There’s a lot of things I’ve wanted to accomplish and I’ve just tried to dive in, sometimes off the deep end. To be here, Road America, my favorite racetrack ever, and get a win with Tyler, with Ford in the Mustang GT4 car, I’m so beyond thrilled. I love this so much.”
Muniz has often called Road America his favorite track, and the victory carried extra weight given his long and sometimes rocky path in racing. He’s dabbled in everything from open-wheel to stock cars, but this win validated the dedication he’s poured into the sport.
Double the Gold
If Friday’s triumph was emotional, Saturday was downright dramatic. Muniz and Stone swept the Am class with another victory, this time navigating treacherous wet conditions and a clash with rival drivers to emerge victorious.
“The whole time after the checkered flag came out, I was literally crying in my helmet,” Muniz said. “I made the sacrifice to my family to go racing and to be an inspiration for my son. I’m so grateful to Ford Racing, TechSport Racing and my entire team. This is awesome. There’s no feeling like this on the planet.”
Fans quickly flooded social media with congratulations. One X user wrote, “Hell yeah, Road America is one of the best tracks to drive!” Another added, “Congratulations! What a huge achievement!!! Enjoy the party I’m sure you’re having, big or small it’s well deserved! I’m a fan from Scotland who grew up watching you on Malcolm in the Middle. It gladens my heart to see you thriving and quite literally winning!!”
The outpouring of support continued, with one fan calling the win “well earned” and another simply saying, “Congratulations Frankie, great to see you get a win.”
Muniz’s motorsports journey has been well-documented, including his outspoken loyalty to Ford, a brand he’s championed both on and off the track. His perseverance is a reminder that passion can fuel long-term goals, even when the road gets tough.
With this breakthrough weekend, Muniz has proven he’s more than just a celebrity dabbling in racing—he’s a genuine competitor. As he continues to build momentum, fans will be watching to see if this is the start of a new chapter in his motorsports career.
