Former “Malcolm in the Middle” actor Frankie Muniz is taking the next step in his racing career by securing a full-time spot in the NASCAR Truck Series for 2025.

Muniz will drive the No. 33 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing, the team announced Tuesday.

“I don't want to say it's a long time coming, but it's always been a dream of mine,” Muniz told People. “…I always had in the back of my mind that I wanted to try out NASCAR. I wanted to do it. I grew up watching NASCAR. I was a big fan, but I didn't necessarily think I would ever get the opportunity to do something.

Muniz, 38, has competed in two Xfinity Series races and two Trucks races in 2024. His best result was 29th place in the Trucks race in Kansas on September 27th.

He is scheduled to compete in the Trucks race in Miami on Saturday.

“I want people to know that I have literally dedicated my life to this issue,” he told People. “Do you know what i mean? I love it. When I'm not in the race car, I think about being in the race car. I'm training, I'm in the simulator at Ford. … I “I'll be as prepared as possible.”

Muniz has dabbled in racing at various levels over the past 20 years and competed full-time in the ARCA Menards Series in 2023. He finished fourth in the season standings, having achieved one place in the top five and eleven in the top 10.

“We are excited to welcome Frankie to our team full-time and expand our relationship with Ford Performance,” team owner Josh Reaume said in a statement. “Their support has been invaluable and we believe that with Frankie’s passion and our collective momentum from this year, we can make significant progress in the coming season.”