Frankie Muniz gives up NASCAR seat for teammate at New Hampshire
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:41 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Frankie Muniz has opted to step aside from his scheduled race seat in the No. 33 Ford for Saturday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. His teammate, Luke Baldwin, who did not qualify in the No. 2 Ford, will take over the ride. Muniz expressed confidence in Baldwin's abilities, stating that this decision offers the team the best chance to earn points. Team owner Josh Reaume praised Muniz for his selflessness, while Baldwin acknowledged the significant opportunity this presents. The race, consisting of 175 laps, is set to take place this weekend.
- •Muniz was initially set to start 36th in the race.
- •Luke Baldwin will drive the No. 33 Dr Sheffield’s Ford 150.
- •Baldwin has ten career Truck Series starts, five this season.
- •The race will consist of 175 laps at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Frankie Muniz gives up NASCAR Truck seat to help teammate in selfless move
- 1:41 AMMotorsport.com — Frankie Muniz gives up NASCAR Truck seat to help teammate in selfless move
"There aren't many teammates who would do what Frankie Muniz decided to do on Friday. After qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Team Reaume's Luke Baldwin and the No. 2 Ford were among the five DNQs. Muniz, who is a full-time driver in the Truck Series in the No. 33, was set to start at the very back of the field in 36th for Saturday's ...Keep reading
"In an extraordinary gesture, Muniz withdrew from the event to make room for teammate Luke Baldwin, who failed to qualify for the race
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 1:41 AMFrankie Muniz gives up NASCAR Truck seat to help teammate in selfless move
In an extraordinary gesture, Muniz withdrew from the event to make room for teammate Luke Baldwin, who failed to qualify for the race
- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 1:41 AMFrankie Muniz gives up NASCAR Truck seat to help teammate in selfless move
There aren't many teammates who would do what Frankie Muniz decided to do on Friday. After qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Team Reaume's Luke Baldwin and the No. 2 Ford were among the five DNQs. Muniz, who is a full-time driver in the Truck Series in the No. 33, was set to start at the very back of the field in 36th for Saturday's ...Keep reading
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