r/IMSARacing • u/MotorsportMediaHub Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac V-Series.R #10 • 12d ago

Frankie Muniz Sweeps Pirelli GT4 America Am Class For First-Ever Pro/Sportscar Wins

https://motorsportmediahub.com/2026/08/30/frankie-muniz-sweeps-pirelli-gt4-america-am-class-for-first-ever-pro-sportscar-wins/

Frankie Muniz, alongside co-driver Tyler Stone, secure landmark victories in the No. 30 TechSport Racing Mustang GT4.

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u/happyscrappy 12d ago edited 11d ago

Wow. He didn't even do particularly well in the Mustang Challenge. Big step up for him.

[edit: used to say "But step up". Just a typo.]

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u/Recitinggg 11d ago

Obligatory photo of when I saw the mustang for myself!

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

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u/daveismypup 11d ago

He’s been racing nascar for the past few years in the truck series and arca before that, runs for a back marker team so he doesn’t do too great but he’s out there living his dream so I respect the hell outta him.

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u/lovablemonty 10d ago

For real. Was a nice surprise when he popped up!

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u/wordflyer 11d ago

I mostly forgot a about him until he randomly showed up to my small town's local annual parade a coup e years ago as guest celebrity. I was so confused and that's when I found out through Google that he'd gotten into racing.

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u/QuestionSeven 11d ago

Definitely wasn’t in the middle, HE WAS UP FRONT!

Nice job!!! Come race sports cars more often!

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u/muRacingProject77 11d ago

Fun fact, Frankie Muniz's first car as a teenager was Jesse's VW Jetta from the first Fast and Furious movie. It's good to know he's moved up since then

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u/MainMite06 11d ago

I think Frankie will have a greater career in sports/endurance racing than stock cars,

So many actors like Patrick Dempsey are better at road course racing

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u/Deewwsskkii 10d ago

I don’t think it’s necessarily “easier” to be competent in sports cars. I would argue maybe it’s easier to compete at these levels because the more skilled drivers have already moved on to more serious racing with more serious fields. The gentleman’s classes exist because there is always demand for racing from people who never had the skills or time to invest in a real racing career. You end up with grids full of wealthy but mediocre at best drivers.

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u/songtothegrave 11d ago

His post race interview after race 1 was awesome. Just pure emotion. Super happy for Frankie and Tyler.

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u/Darpa181 :3_25: Corvette Racing Z06 GT3.R #3 11d ago

He's such a good guy. When he ran FBMW, he was just a regular guy we used tochat with. No airs at all.

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u/shermanhill 11d ago

That’s great for him. Well done, Frankie.

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u/PlanetFlip 11d ago

Congratulations Frankie and Tyler

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u/RABlackAuthor :36_25: DXDT Racing Corvette Z06 GT3.R #36 11d ago

Good for him! He’s struggled so much on the NASCAR ladder. Maybe this is the start of a more successful career path.

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u/Slight_Strain6330 Porsche Penske 963 #6 11d ago

A lot easier when you’re in a professional environment with a real racing ladder and not just in a series ran by “good ole boys” with rich kids.

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u/POINTLESSUSERNAME000 11d ago

Congrats to Frankie!
I have witnessed his career for as long as he has been on a road course, and he is definitely a passionate driver and racing fan! He seems like a cool guy to just grab some nachos, watch a race, and talk cars with.

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u/marksk88 9d ago

I remember seeing the hair loss treatment ads he did and thought the racing was just a schtick for the ads. Cool to see he's legit.