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‘Malcolm in the Middle’ and ‘Agent Cody Banks’ Star Frankie Muniz Thrills Fans Alongside UFC Star With Post Full-Time NASCAR Transition Tweet

Published 03/16/2023, 10:00 AM EDT

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Frankie Muniz is a multi-talented personality who has made a name for himself in different fields. From acting to music, Muniz has tried his hand at various professions. However, his passion for car racing has remained constant throughout his life. On January 11, 2023, it was announced that Muniz would drive full-time for Rette Jones Racing in the ARCA Menards Series.

In a recent tweet, Muniz posted a picture of his iconic movie Agent Cody Banks, just to remind his fans about his success as an actor long before being a racer.

Wild reactions to Frankie Muniz’s Twitter post

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“I know this may be hard to believe because you all just know me as a NASCAR driver, but a long time ago before most of my competitors were born, I used to save the world.” Muniz wrote in his tweet. The 37-year-old’s tweet was a tongue-in-cheek reference to his past as a child actor and how most of his competitors weren’t even born then.

Agent Cody Banks was a successful movie franchise in which Muniz played the role of a teenage CIA agent.

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The UFC lightweight Terrance McKinney replied to Muniz’s tweet and said, “Damn I didn’t know you were Ricky Bobby now bro. That’s what’s up keep killin it.”

Ricky Bobby is a fictional character played by Will Ferrell in the movie Talladega Nights. He is a character who is a NASCAR driver and is famous for his reckless driving. Here are some of the reactions to the tweet –

It was a shock for some

Some fans loved Muniz in both of his iconic roles!

Some people loved his iconic movie

Fans surely were excited upon knowing about the iconic film’s anniversary.

Others demanded the third part

Some were left in awe of his talents

Seems like Agent Cody banks has a big fanbase

However, Muniz has taken a break from his acting stints right now and is fully focused on making the best out of his NASCAR dream.

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Frankie Muniz’s racing career

McKinney‘s comment was a playful nod to Muniz‘s new career as a race car driver. Muniz has been interested in car racing since he was a child. He has participated in various racing events over the years. Muniz‘s passion for racing has grown over time, and he has dedicated himself to becoming a professional race car driver.

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Muniz‘s interest in racing began when he was a child. He started racing go-karts at the age of eight. He continued racing throughout his teenage years, and he even won the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in 2005. With his dedication and passion for racing, Muniz is sure to make a name for himself in the world of car racing.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He has been actively contributing to the field of writing for over 2 years. He is a huge UFC fan and has been following it since 2016.
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