However, he wasted no time in starting his pursuit of another passion: racing.

So, why did Muniz end up switching lanes?

“I love my past.

Frankie Muniz at ABC event

I love everything I’ve done,” Muniz said in an interview with theAssociated Press.

“But I don’t remember ever saying I wanted to be an actor.

I wanted to be a garbage man, honestly, and acting took over my life.

Frankie Muniz in 2004 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

This chance in racing was me saying: ‘What do I want to do?

What do I want to accomplish in my life?’

And here I am.

Frankie Muniz entering racecar

I chose this.”

From then on, he did whatever he could to stay behind the wheel.

Still, he never thought becoming a driver was a feasible possibility (viaNASCAR).