Frankie Muniz has a big issue with a rule NASCAR has added ahead of the 2026 season. The actor and full-time Truck series driver reacted to learning that if an entry from a new OEM doesn\u2019t qualify in the first three races of the Truck Series, they will get the spots from 37th to 40th.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo pathetic,\u201d Frankie Muniz wrote on X\/Twitter<\/a> in response to Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports. Muniz then responded to another post by Pockrass, who explained the one issue he had with the new rule. <\/p>\n \u201cOne issue (in my honest opinion) is if more than 36 trucks at first three races, Ram drivers can be more on edge in practice & qualifying b\/c if they wreck, they still make the field,\u201d Pockrass wrote<\/a>. \u201cFor others on bubble on owner points, they can\u2019t take that risk \u2014 and could be slower in qualifying b\/c of it.\u201d<\/p>\n Muniz responded, \u201cThe biggest thing is they don\u2019t have to focus on building a fast car for qualifying. They can just focus 100% effort building a good car for the race, that handles better. Most teams [don\u2019t] get that luxury.\u201d<\/p>\n This rule change was made as RAM has returned to NASCAR and will join the Truck Series. RAM will have a five-truck program fielded by Kaulig Racing. NASCAR made the rule change so a new OEM can get adjusted to the competition of NASCAR\u2019s National Series. <\/p>\n Frankie Muniz set to return to the NASCAR Truck Series in 2026<\/p>\n Muniz competed in the Tuck Series full-time last year and finished 26th in the final standings. He drove from Reaume Brothers Racing (now called Team Reaume) and will return to the team for the 2026 season. <\/p>\n