Frankie Muniz has wheeled a wide variety of machinery since making his recent full-time commitment to racing a few years ago. From competing in open-wheel cars in the late 2000s to recently piloting a NASCAR Truck with Reaume Brothers Racing over the last two seasons, Muniz has gained plenty of experience behind the wheel.

However, for 2026, Muniz is embracing life in a GT4 car, driving TechSport Racing’s No. 30 Ford Mustang in GT4 America.

“It’s been amazing,” said Muniz. “I’ve never been in a GT4 car before. I’ve been racing NASCAR the last couple of years, and I didn’t know what to expect coming into it. We didn’t get to test in the offseason, so we showed up to Sonoma really not knowing where we were going to stand or how it would go. I immediately felt pretty comfortable, and I think I’m just getting better and better in the car while competing with guys who’ve been doing it for a long time. So, that feels pretty good. But I’ve still got a lot to learn and a lot to prove. We want to win this championship, so we’re going to keep fighting.”

Going from a NASCAR Truck or an open-wheel car to a Mustang GT4 presents a major contrast. A NASCAR Truck features limited driver aids and technology, while the Mustang GT4 offers significantly more technological advancement — something Muniz has quickly grown to enjoy.

“I mean, 20 years ago when I started racing, it was all open-wheel stuff. I did Champ Car, and then the Truck Series the last couple of years. In comparison to a NASCAR truck, this feels like a Formula 1 car. The technology in it, the amount of grip, the speed you can carry through the corners, the braking — it feels fake to me. It’s so good. The truck has no technology. It’s a very hard, heavy car to drive, and it doesn’t really want to do anything. But they’re really, really fun to race. That’s what I love about NASCAR — the racing is insane. I think driving the car isn’t as fun, but racing the car is crazy. Here, driving the car is so much fun, and the racing is fun as well. So, I really, really enjoy it a lot.”

Another major adjustment from NASCAR to sports car racing has been learning the nuances of endurance racing. While driver changes may be unfamiliar territory for the “Malcolm in the Middle” star, Muniz said he was prepared for the learning curve.

“Yeah, the racing is definitely different, but nothing has really shocked me,” Muniz stated. “I knew it was going to be different. I knew the driver changes would be new to me because I’d never done that before. But Tyler Stone, my teammate, and I get along really well. We have similar driving styles, so what we want in the car and the areas where we think it can improve line up pretty closely. I think that’s really important. The one thing in this series is that everyone is fast. Everybody can put in good lap times. It really comes down to consistency. If you can stay consistent throughout the race and avoid mistakes, that’s where success comes from.”

Running in sportscars have also allowed Muniz to compete at tracks that he has not been to in quite sometime. Making a return to Sebring this weekend for the first-time since 2009, Muniz had to relearn the facility given the absence from the circuit.

“You know what’s funny, I usually remember everywhere I’ve raced,” said Muniz In Atlantics, we tested on the short track here maybe three or four years in a row, and then I raced here in 2009 in the first race of the Atlantic Championship. But honestly, I don’t remember much. I know the track, but even when I was doing iRacing and simulator prep for this weekend, I felt like I had to relearn it 100%. I do remember it being super bumpy, which I know a lot of people like. It’s not my favorite thing, but everyone’s dealing with the same conditions, so it’s still fun.”

While Muniz may be in his first full season of sports car racing, it isn’t his first experience in the discipline. Muniz previously competed in IMSA’s Mustang Challenge as an invited driver for the Le Mans Invitational event during the week of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Although it was a one-off appearance, the opportunity ultimately helped lead Muniz to where he is today — competing full time in GT4 America.

“Yeah, I was so grateful for my relationship with Ford,” said Muniz. “They had me out at Le Mans to race there, which was obviously a bucket-list opportunity just to even drive there. I think that car was actually fairly difficult — not hard to drive, but just different. But we had a good race. I finished top 10 in both races overall, which I was happy with. I didn’t know I was going to go full-time sports car racing, but that’s where I met Kevin (Anderson) with TechSport. Then this opportunity came into place, and I was like, ‘Yeah, I’d love to try it. I’d love to see what it’s all about.’ I didn’t realize I would like it as much as I do. I was supposed to be racing yesterday at Watkins Glen in the truck, but I chose to be here in the GT4 car. We’re obviously competing for the championship as well, which feels great. That’s where my focus is right now.”

Entering 2026, Muniz joined forces with a strong and growing organization in TechSport Racing. A team known for competing across both the SRO America and IMSA paddocks, Muniz credited much of his early growth in sports car racing to the Kevin Anderson-led operation.

“It’s been everything,” said Muniz. “Like I said, I met Kevin when I got to do the Le Mans race with them. That was put together by Ford, and that’s where our relationship started. Now getting to drive the GT4 car with them, they’re very competitive, and we’re having a good time.”

As for the future growth of TechSport, things are trending upward for the organization as it looks to potentially expand its stable. Adding more cars not only excites Muniz from a competitive standpoint, but also from a developmental perspective with additional data sharing.

“Right now, we’re a single-car GT4 Mustang team, but we’d love to have two or three cars because the more data and information you get from other drivers, the faster you can help develop the car,” said Muniz. “That’s what TechSport is hoping to build toward.”

“Kevin runs a lot of cars in different series, so there’s an opportunity to move up the ladder with him. But yeah, I definitely think having another Mustang out there would be beneficial, and that’s what we’re hoping for.”

The future appears bright for Muniz in the sports car world. While still competing part time in the NASCAR Truck Series during 2026, don’t be surprised to see more of Muniz behind the wheel of GT machinery moving forward.

“What I really enjoy is the competitiveness. I love racing in the Truck Series, and I love my team over there, but it’s really hard. It’s so difficult to be competitive in that field, and we had a lot of finishes outside the top 20. Here, I feel like we can compete. It’s a different mindset showing up knowing you can actually win your class. That feels really good. I definitely plan on staying in the sports car world from now on. I really enjoy it, and I’m excited to see what the future holds.”

 

Image Courtesy to GT4 America/SRO