In an Instagram caption on Friday, Muniz wrote that the past six weeks felt “heavy, unclear, and like it was falling apart at the same time,” adding, “I wouldn’t wish this season on anyone.” The post, which the outlet verified as referring to his personal life and racing career, sparked concern among fans and media alike.
A source close to the actor told Page Six that Muniz’s performance on the track has been underwhelming this year. “He hasn’t done well in racing this year,” the source said, noting that while he is “struggling in the truck series, he’s done well in another racing series.” The source added that Muniz’s lifelong dream of competing in NASCAR remains “up in the air.”
Muniz’s involvement in motorsports dates back to 2004, when he appeared as a celebrity contestant on a racing show. He then moved to professional open‑wheel competition from 2006 to 2009 before stepping away for several years. He returned to racing in 2021 and made his Craftsman Truck Series debut in 2025, a milestone he has said was a childhood ambition.
The personal turmoil stems from his marriage to former model and businesswoman Lauren Price. The couple announced their separation on July 1 after ten years together; they share a five‑year‑old son, Mauz. According to the same source, the strain of the divorce, combined with a grueling travel schedule that sees Muniz flying from his Arizona home to Concord, North Carolina, for early‑morning simulator work and then back again, contributed to his “rock bottom” feeling.
Price responded to Muniz’s Instagram post with her own cryptic message about perspective, writing, “Life is all about perspective. If you ask the grass, the zebra is the monster and the lion is the protector,” and posted a short video of herself making a wax seal.
Muniz is slated to compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway next Saturday. A representative for the actor did not respond to requests for comment.
The convergence of a challenging racing season, a high‑profile divorce and an intense travel routine underscores the pressures Muniz faces as he balances a Hollywood legacy with a fledgling motorsport career.