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Francisco Muniz IV (/ ˈ m j uː n ɪ z /; [1] born December 5, 1985) is an American actor and professional stock car racing driver. Muniz came to prominence in the 2000s playing the title character of the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006), for which he was nominated for an Emmy and two Golden Globe Awards.
Those with the fastest times progress, and ultimately the best drivers are awarded with a contract to drive for Roush in the Truck Series or Busch Series (now Xfinity Series). [3] [4] Winners of the program include Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards and David Ragan. [1] [3] [4] The term "Gong Show" comes from the 1970s talent show spoof "The Gong Show." [4]
On November 11, 1999, NASCAR signed a contract that awarded the U.S. television rights to its races to four networks (two that would hold the broadcast television rights and two that would hold the cable television rights), split between Fox and sister cable channel FX, and NBC and TBS (whose rights were later assumed by TNT) starting with the 2001 season. [2]
On September 3, 2014, it was announced that Comcast would become the new title sponsor of the series via its cable television and internet brand Xfinity, renaming it the Xfinity Series. [6] In 2016, NASCAR implemented a seven-race Chase system similar to the one used in the NASCAR Cup Series. [7] Xfinity race fields have varied in the number of ...
Pages in category "NASCAR Xfinity Series seasons" The following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total. ... 2005 NASCAR Busch Series; 2006 NASCAR Busch Series;
Carolyn Manno – host of NASCAR Victory Lap (2014–2018). Manno still works for NBC, but is no longer a commentator for NASCAR. Mike Massaro – pit reporter (2015–2016) Jamie McMurray – color commentator for Xfinity Series race at Chicagoland only (2015) Jim Noble – fill-in pit reporter for standalone Xfinity Series races (2015–2016)
In July 2023, broadcast network The CW signed a TV rights deal to broadcast the NASCAR Xfinity Series from 2025 to 2031 for an estimated $115 million annual fee. [32] In November 2023, NASCAR announced a television and streaming deal for the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Truck Series from 2025 to 2031 for a $1.1 billion annual fee.
He ended the year in the Truck Series MRD for the closing races of the season, finishing 29th, 33rd, and 32nd in three late season starts for that team. At the end of the 2005 season, Smith signed on with Team Rensi Motorsports to run a full Busch season for 2006, with his best finish of tenth coming at Charlotte Speedway.