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    Frankie Muniz’s Nascar Xfinity debut labeled ‘disappointing’ after big crash in Daytona – but it’s ‘only the beginning’

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    FRANKIE Muniz’s Nascar Xfinity Series debut has been labeled disappointing after it ended in a big crash.The Malcolm In The Middle and Agent Cody Banks star, 38, made his series debut at Daytona on Monday in the heavily delayed United Rentals 300.
    Frankie Muniz got caught up toward the rear of a large crash on lap 37Credit: FOX nascar
    Muniz said on Instragram prior to the race, ‘This is still only the beginning’Credit: Getty
    Unfortunately for Muniz, who qualified 42nd and ran as high as 13th during the race, a crash on lap 37 ended his evening.
    Running toward the back of the pack, Muniz was an innocent bystander caught up in a mass crash including Jesse Love, A.J. Allmendinger, Austin Hill, and others.
    Shortly afterward, Muniz’s No. 35 Joey Gase Racing Ford was pictured in the pit lane having suffered damage to the front right.
    USA Today’s Austin Koneski wrote, “Frankie Muniz is done for the night.

    “A disappointing NASCAR Xfinity Series debut for Muniz.”
    Later, Nascar tweeted that Muniz had been released from the care center after being checked over.
    This marked the end of what will have likely been an emotional day for Muniz.
    “I began my venture into stock car racing a year-and-half ago because I wanted to show my son to always follow his dreams,” he wrote on Instagram a few hours before the race.
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    “I brought him on stage with me during the driver lineup announcements because I wouldn’t be making the biggest start of my career in my first NASCAR race if it wasn’t for the motivation he gives me.
    “This is still only the beginning.”
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    Muniz spent last season racing in the ARCA Series with Rette Jones Racing.
    There, he finished within the top 10 on 11 occasions, including a high of fifth at the Henry Ford Health 200.
    Muniz’s plans for 2024 had remained secret until February 9, when he announced he would be making his Xfinity debut at Daytona.
    “It was a really interesting offseason,” he recently told The Associated Press.
    “Everything was done a long time ago and then it wasn’t and then it was and then it wasn’t, and then something else was done and it wasn’t.
    “All things out of our control.”
    Ahead of this next step, Muniz remained seemingly level-headed in his expectations for Daytona.
    “Obviously I’m competitive and you want to go,” he admitted.
    “But at the same time, I need to learn.”
    Later, Muniz said he was excited to prove that he could race in the series.
    “I know it is not going to be easy,” he said.
    “ARCA is a great series. There’s some really good cars, some really good competition.
    “This is a whole different level.”
    Fans had shared their support for Muniz during the race before he crashed out.
    “GO FRANKIE GOOOOOOOOO!!!! Rooting for ya bud!” one person wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
    “Kinda can’t believe Frankie Muniz is a Nascar driver now,” someone else said.
    Others were sad for Muniz that his race got cut short.
    “I was really rooting for @frankiemuniz. Tough break,” a fan wrote.
    “I only started watching racing last season because of Frankie,” another viewer said with a crying emoji.
    “[The crash] was fairly early on in the race so just a really sucky way to start the season.”
    Muniz is expected to hit the racetrack again on February 19.
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    “We’ll be doing a lot of racing this year,” he told FrontStretch after the crash in Daytona.
    “Next on the schedule is Phoenix.”
    Muniz ran as high as thirteenth in the No. 35 Joey Gase Racing FordCredit: Getty More

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      World’s hottest racing driver Logan Misuraca looks sizzling in flowing dress for glam event as fans gasp ‘that outfit’

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      RACING driver Logan Misuraca has wowed fans with her outfit at a glam event.The 24-year-old Misuraca shared the stunning pics to her Instagram account which boasts 116,000 followers.
      Racing driver Logan Misuraca wore a flowing dress for an event for a charity founded by star race car Kyle Busch and his wife SamanthaCredit: Instagram/loganmisuraca
      Misuraca also revealed plenty of leg as fans adored the 24-year-old on InstagramCredit: Instagram/loganmisuraca
      In 2022, Misuraca made her ARCA Menards Series East debut in the season-opener at New Smyrna and placed seventh in the raceCredit: Getty

      Misuraca competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series.
      She has raced in NASCAR events in the past.
      Logan has been a supporter of charities and created 1inaMillion.life to help support mental health awareness.
      On Monday, she went to an event for a charity founded by star race car Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha called The Bundle of Joy Fund.

      The non-profit organization helps couples who are facing infertility with education and empowerment.
      Misuraca stunned on the red carpet at the event and wore a flowing green dress.
      She also revealed plenty of leg as the 24-year-old posed for the camera.
      Logan captioned the Instagram post while promoting the jewelry company Ballantyne Jewelers, writing: “Such an incredible event last night @bundleofjoyfund.
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      “Raising funds and awareness for a beautiful cause!
      “@samanthabusch You are such an amazing human being!
      “Love you!”
      And fans were impressed with Misuraca’s jaw-dropping outfit.
      One wrote: “Gorgeous.”
      “Stunning,” a second stated.
      A third said: “That outfit! You look beautiful!”
      Last year, Logan made her ARCA Menards Series East debut in the season-opener at New Smyrna and placed seventh in the race.
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      This season, she drove the No. 63 car for Spraker Racing Enterprises at Dayton and Talladega.
      Misuraca is the first female racer sponsored by the energy drink Celsius. More

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      Inside the abandoned NASCAR track once ‘fastest in the country’ overrun by nature and flattened for a parking lot

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      FLEMINGTON Speedway was once the oldest operating race track to hold weekly racing events until its closure at the start of the century.The New Jersey speedway was created as a nineteenth-century fairgrounds horse racing track before converting to vehicles.
      Flemington Speedway was a motor racing circuit in Flemington, New JerseyCredit: YouTube/Black Flags Matter
      The abandoned NASCAR track was once ruled the “fastest in the country”Credit: YouTube/Black Flags Matter
      It was paved in 1990Credit: YouTube/Black Flags Matter
      The speedway was a weekly attraction for fans in the surrounding areaCredit: YouTube/Black Flags Matter
      Originally the track was a half-mile, four-cornered dirt oval.
      In 1911, motorcycles were first allowed to race on the track.
      Soon after, the venue’s grandstand was constructed and remained standing until the speedway’s demolition in 2005.
      Auto races became a high point of the annual Flemington Fair, with stock car racing becoming the weekly attraction after lighting was built in 1955.

      In 1966, the speedway was reworked and received a major upgrade.
      It was increasing it’s length to a 5/8th mile, semi-banked rounded rectangle, dubbed “The Square.”
      24 years later, the track got its last renovation.
      Flemington speedway was paved in 1990, increasing speeds dramatically and causing a series of crashes.
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      After the crashes and injuries drivers endured, Flemington made final improvements by adding foam blocks to the walls.
      Speeds got so high that fans claimed the speedway was the “fastest in the country.”
      Unfortunately, Flemington continuously lost money after being paved and closed in 2002.
      The property was sold off to developers and demolished in 2005.
      It’s still viewable via renderings from Google Earth, but the speedway is completely flattened.
      A parking lot and Lowe’s store now occupies the defunct speedway property.
      The once speedway is now a Lowe’sCredit: Youtube/BlackFlagsMatter
      Flemington Speedway’s last race was held in 2002Credit: Youtube/BlackFlagsMatter More

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      Crazy moment NASCAR driver flips car TEN TIMES in 190mph horror crash as ‘shaken’ racer is rushed to hospital

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      HERE is the crazy moment a NASCAR driver’s car flipped TEN times in a horror crash.Ford’s Ryan Preece was competing in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, when the accident happened.
      Ryan Preece’s car goes airborne in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International SpeedwayCredit: AP
      The NASCAR flipped 10 times in a horrendous crashCredit: AP
      Ford’s Ryan Preece walked away from the incident after his horror crashCredit: Getty
      With just five laps to go, Preece, 32, lost control of his No41 car and drove into Chase Briscoe.
      After his vehicle slid into the infield, it flipped repeatedly until it finally landed on its wheels.
      Astonishingly, Preece was able to climb out his car to escape the wreckage, before medics rushed to his attention.
      He was placed on a stretcher and rushed to hospital to be evaluated.

      After the race, Preece took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to declare he would be back.
      He wrote: “If you want to be a race car driver, you better be tough. Dammit. Fast @racechoice @FordPerformance Mustang. I’m coming back.
      Early Sunday, Stewart-Haas Racing released an update on Preece’s condition.
      “NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece will remain overnight at Halifax Health Medical Center for continued observation,” a statement said.
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      “The driver of the No. 41 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing is awake, alert and mobile and has been communicating with family and friends.
      “Preece will undergo another evaluation by medical personnel later this morning. An update will be provided in the afternoon.”
      Preece has since been released from hospital, although it is unknown when he will race next.
      RFK Racing’s Chris Buescher eventually won the Coke Zero Sugar 400, recording his fifth NASCAR Cup Series win. More

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      Terrifying moment NASCAR racer Alex Bowman breaks his SPINE after flying through the air in horror crash

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      FANS have been left in shock after a star NASCAR driver broke his SPINE.That’s after flying through the air in a horror car crash.
      A NASCAR driver broke his spine after a terrifying Sprint race crashCredit: Twitter

      Alex Bowman’s car catapulted through the air after being clippedCredit: Twitter
      Alex Bowman, 30, is a veteran of the racing world in America and drives the No.48 Chevrolet for NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports.
      He holds the record for six consecutive front-row starts at the world-famous Daytona 500.
      And he has already enjoyed six top-10 finishes in 10 events this season.
      But when not racing in NASCAR, Bowman also likes to compete in Dirt Midget and Sprint car races.
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      The latter are classified as “high-powered, open-wheel” vehicles.
      They only weigh around 640kg but boast engines of 900 horsepower, giving them incredible top speeds of 160 miles per hour.
      And Bowman experienced the full force of a high-speed crash while racing in one on Tuesday evening.
      The driver, who was celebrating his 30th birthday that day, took part in an event at 34 Raceway in Iowa.
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      Bowman is set to miss at least four weeks of action with his fractured vertebraCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But disaster struck when Bowman’s car was clipped by an opponent from behind.
      The vehicle flew off the track before launching into the air in terrifying scenes.
      It then bounced and rolled multiple times in front of shocked spectators, sending debris in all directions.
      Bowman was rushed to hospital by medics as fans held their breath.
      And scans later showed he had suffered a fractured vertebra in his spine.
      Bowman will need at least four weeks to recover from the setback.
      But he swiftly sent a positive update to supporters, having previously missed five races due to concussion.
      Bowman said: “First, I want to let everyone know I’m feeling ok.
      “My focus is now on healing and resting. Being out of the car is never an update any driver wants to make.”
      Bowman’s team Hendrick Motorsports added: “We’re relieved Alex is home, in good spirits and getting world-class treatment.
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      “Giving him ample time and the foremost resources to heal is our top priority.
      “He’s having a tremendous season and the No48 is at the top of its game.” More

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      ‘Might want to put that out’ – Watch Nascar winner’s car burst into FLAMES after celebratory burnout leaves fans baffled

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      A NASCAR winner’s car burst into flames when his celebrations turned into a nightmare.Zane Smith, 23, secured a repeat victory at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
      Smith had the car up against the barrier to do the burnoutsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Thick smoke billowed out of the carCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The mudflaps burst into red-hot flamesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      It took 40 seconds for the firefighters to arriveCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And he was clearly delighted to get one over rival Kyle Busch that he attempted some burnouts on the track.
      A burnout is where the driver deliberately burns through the tyres after a race – either by keeping the car still and forcing serious wheel spin or doing doughnuts to heat the wheels and create a lot of smoke.
      But Smith’s efforts went very wrong.
      The Californian racing driver had completed his burnouts and got out of the vehicle to receive congratulatory hugs from his team and crew.
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      But the rear wheels were billowing out thick, dark smoke and then suddenly two fires broke out around the mudflaps.
      Incredibly, nobody seemed remotely bothered as Smith carried on celebrating amid whistles and camera operators capturing the NASCAR drama.
      And eventually after 40 seconds of burning, two firefighters got to work with their fire extinguishers to put them out.
      But the damage was already done and the car had to be towed away.
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      Smith, cheered on by his girlfriend McCall Gaulding, told FOX Sports: “Besides catching on fire in victory, that was a first for me.
      “Man, that’s a bummer right there… that’s easily the most hectic victory lane celebration I have ever had and I apologize for catching the truck on fire in victory lane.”
      But fans on Twitter were left baffled by the lack of urgency from those on the track.
      One said: “Yo why did it take them so long to get there with the extinguishers.”
      Another added: “Looks like some fire extinguisher training might be in order.”
      A third wrote: “I don’t like when they pull up to a wall and do those kind of burnouts, I had just told my husband how stupid I think these are when it burst into flames. I’d rather see the looping burnouts, the wall ones seem kinda cheap.”
      And a final user joked: “Really quick response with the fire extinguishers there!”
      Smith celebrated his win with girlfriend McCall GauldingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Smith seemed pretty unfazed by the whole incidentCredit: Alamy
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      Former Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz to race full time in NASCAR’s ARCA Menards Series

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      FRANKIE Muniz is finally getting to live his dream.The child star was a staple on screens throughout the early 2000s, starring as the lead in the TV series Malcolm in the Middle and the Agent Cody Banks movies among other roles.
      Muniz was nominated for a Primetime Emmy and two Golden Globe Awards for his role in Malcolm in the MiddleCredit: Reuters
      Muniz has previously participated in Toyota Pro/Celebrity RacesCredit: Getty
      Now 37 years old, Muniz’s career is set to take a swift detour after he announced that he will be competing in NASCAR’s ARCA Menards Series championship this year.
      He will be driving the No. 30 Ford Mustang for Rette Jones Racing, and in doing so, completing a lifelong dream.
      In a statement, Muniz said: “It’s with the utmost excitement, optimism and gratitude that I’m joining Rette Jones Racing for the full ARCA Menards Series schedule this year.
      “Ever since childhood, it’s been my dream to pursue racing in NASCAR, and it was important for me to partner with a team that aligned with my long-term objectives and vision, while providing every opportunity imaginable to grow mentally and physically as a full-time race car driver.
      “I look forward to not only demonstrating my ability on the track and just how serious how I am in progressing in my racing career, but also showing my son and family what it is to chase your dreams and re-invent yourself.”
      Muniz also added in a tweet: “Finally making my dream a reality, this one is for my son and showing him that you can always chase your dreams.”
      This marks the culmination of an almost two-decade-long journey in racing, which started back in 2006 after Malcolm in the Middle came to an end.
      According to NASCAR, he kicked off his new career in open-wheel single-seater racing, before competing in the Formula BMW USA Championships.
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      Then from 2007-09, Muniz called the Champ Car Atlantic Championship home.
      Unfortunately, his racing career took a nasty turn for the worst when an accident at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course left him with a broken back and a left thumb that had essentially been “ripped off.”
      This reportedly caused him to lose his potential IndyCar contract for 2010.
      But this speedhump clearly didn’t stop him in the long run.
      Rette Jones Racing’s Mark Rette said that they were “very excited to welcome Frankie Muniz to the Rette Jones Racing family for the full 2023 ARCA Menards Series schedule.
      “Over the years, we’ve prided ourselves on working with new drivers who have quickly adapted to the diversity of the ARCA Menards Series and, without a doubt, we believe Frankie can do the same.
      “It is not going to be easy, and there will be a learning curve. But with his passion, focus and commitment along with the capabilities of our team, we believe we are going to put him in a position to contend for multiple wins in 2023.”
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      Fellow team owner Terry Jones added: “Without a doubt, we believe in Frankie’s ability and commitment, and with Mark’s leadership, we believe that he will quickly adapt on track and contend for a championship in his rookie season.”
      Muniz will take to the wheel of the No. 30 Ford Mustang for the first time on February 18 at the Daytona International Speedway.
      Muniz came third on Dancing with the Stars in 2017Credit: Getty
      Muniz has long dreamed of a career in racingCredit: Getty More

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      Watch furious driver repeatedly punch rival through the car window as angry row in NASCAR race turns violent

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      A FURIOUS NASCAR driver violently attacked a rival with brutal punches in shocking scenes. Andrew Grady unleashed the horrific hits at Davey Callihan following an accident in the first heat at Saturday’s Martinsville Speedway in Virginia.
      Andrew Grady went on a shocking attack at Saturday’s NASCAR
      He punched rival driver Davey Calliha who was seated in his car
      Even the efforts of a staff member struggled to contain Grady’s anger
      The driver was picked up and carried off to calm down
      The two rivals had driven into the infield before Grady jumped out of his car and ran over to Callihan, who was still sat inside his vehicle.
      It is said Callihan showed him the middle finger before Grady pulled down the window netting and repeatedly smashed his foe.
      After seven punches, Grady stepped back and booted the door of Callihan’s car.
      Three men tried to calm Grady down but he avoided them and returned to Callihan’s window to try and get at him again before being picked up and carried away.
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      Grady shrugged and told Racing America: “He flipped me off so I started Mike Tyson-ing his head.
      “End of the day, we were really, really good. The car was really fast.
      “But man… you get these dumba**es that come in here and run with us, and they have no business running a late-model [car] much less a lawn mower.
      “I mean… he wasn’t close, he dive-bombed me, he hooked me.
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      “I wanted to talk to him and he flipped me off. So I started Mike Tyson-ing his head.
      “You’re in a big-boy sport. When you wreck a man, you can take a grown-man a** whipping that’s how I feel about it.”
      But Callihan denied swearing at Grady and insisted he was ready to have a grown-up conversation.
      The NASCAR ace said: “It was for a transfer position at Martinsville. From my perspective, I was there. It was close.
      “But you can’t give an inch for the transfer spot when there’s 95 cars and I had to take it.
      “It was just hard racing. I do apologise to Grady but we’re fighting for our life out there so I just did what I had to do.
      “I never flipped anybody off. He just comes starts punching me inside the race car.
      “I understand he’s frustrated, but again it’s for the transfer spot and we were just fighting for our life.” More

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      Watch shocking moment almost EVERY car is wiped out in huge Nascar crash during rainstorm in Daytona

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      AROUND 20 cars were involved in a huge Nascar crash following a heavy rainstorm.Drivers were left fuming after the stormy conditions created unsafe track conditions – causing the massive pile-up.
      Around 20 cars were involved in the crashCredit: Getty
      Drivers blamed the rain-affected track for the huge collisionCredit: AP

      Denny Hamlin and Daniel Suárez led during lap 138 of the Coke Zero 400 Cup Series event at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, before they and multiple other cars lost control.
      Several smashed into the crash barrier on the right-hand side of the track while others span out on the grass.
      With nowhere to go the cars behind also crashed with only two out of the leading 22 vehicles avoiding contact altogether.
      That benefitted racer Austin Dillon, who managed to go from 16th place to first after somehow finding a gap through the carnage.
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      He won the race following a three-hour rain delay and secured a place in the Nascar playoffs.
      But some drivers believe the delay came too late and were left frustrated as they felt the wreck could have been avoided.
      When asked how the crash could have been avoided, Hamlin said: “Better officiating, that’s all we can do. We’ll learn from this, I’m sure.”
      Others suggested the race should have been halted once it was known that a rainstorm was heading towards the track.
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      Suarez said: “We knew the rain is coming, it’s raining next door.
      “I feel like they have a lot of technology there to know that this is very close, and if it is very close I don’t think it’s necessary to put us in those positions.”
      Justin Haley added: “They had about a whole lap to call caution and tore up a lot of race cars. That was pretty unacceptable.” More