Frankie Muniz, the Ford Racing driver best known for his early acting career, is evaluating a potential upgrade to the Ford Mustang GT3 EVO, with discussions already in motion about a possible move as soon as next season.
Muniz enjoyed a strong first year in sports car competition, clinching the Pirelli GT4 America Am class title alongside his teammate Tyler Stone in TechSport Racing’s Ford Mustang GT4.
Following that championship season, the California native is looking toward opportunities in GT3 machinery as he aims to build on his initial success and broaden his footprint in the world of sportscar racing.
“I really enjoyed the GT4 racing,” Muniz shared during a Ford Racing media call on Tuesday. “I found the SRO environment and the variety of manufacturers competing against each other incredibly appealing.”
He added that representing Ford in a field where Mustangs face off against McLarens, BMWs, and Porsches was thrilling, and winning the title for himself and for Ford was a special achievement he wants to repeat. “I want to keep doing this. I want to keep racing sports cars,” he said. “I’d love to drive a GT3 car and continue in that realm. There are conversations about that for next year, so there will be a strong focus on the sports car side for me.”
While his primary program so far has revolved around sprint-format races with the Mustang Dark Horse R and GT4, Muniz also has his sights set on endurance racing.
Among his ambitions are the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Attaining Le Mans participation would likely require competing in the full FIA World Endurance Championship season, which mandates LMGT3 entrants to field a driver rated as FIA Bronze—Muniz’s current and projected rating for 2027.
“Now that I’m fully immersed in the sportscar world, I want to tackle all of them,” he stated.
He recalled racing at Le Mans last year with Ford, noting that a Mustang Challenge race there drew more than 40 cars and that competing during the 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend was an extraordinary experience.
“I would love to be in the top-tier cars in GT3 or GTD Mustangs,” he continued. “I feel ready to do that. I believe I could fit with one of those teams. It would be amazing to be part of a GT3 or GTD outfit with a Mustang that needs me, but we’ll have to see.”
Muniz also hinted at opportunities beyond GT4 for the upcoming year, including part-time involvement or substituting as a third driver for longer races, which he finds very exciting.
“Maybe I’ll check off some bucket-list races and destinations, too.”
In addition to his sportscar ambitions, Muniz plans a return to the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series with Team Reaume in 2027. The extent of his NASCAR involvement remains to be finalized as he works to lock in his schedule.
“I want to keep racing in the sportscar world, but I’ll be returning to NASCAR,” he explained. “Right now it isn’t necessarily a full-time commitment, but that could change. There are many moving parts when scheduling everyone’s season, and we’re working through them.”
He praised his relationship with Team Reaume, expressing a strong desire to continue with them if he returns to NASCAR, while acknowledging the goal of proving the progress they’ve been making.
Whether on a part-time basis or full-time, he plans to compete in the NASCAR Truck Series in some capacity next year.
Muniz stressed that his interest in sportscar racing does not signal a departure from NASCAR. He believes the sportscar discipline aligns well with his driving style, and the confidence he has behind the wheel only strengthens his desire to pursue more opportunities.
“I don’t want anyone to think I’m stepping away from NASCAR,” he stated. “NASCAR Truck Series racing is the most exciting thing I’ve experienced behind the wheel. It’s thrilling to race, even though the car can feel odd when you’re alone. The competitive environment, especially in a real race, is unbeatable.”
Still, the sportscar realm seems to fit him exceptionally well, and Muniz feels it’s a path he needs to continue pursuing as he believes he’s just getting started in that world.
“I’m eager for the first race of next year to begin, building on what I finished this year.”
