Frankie Muniz is sharing an update on his health after he was involved in a crash at the Daytona International Speedway.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 16: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver, Frankie Muniz walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
The 40-year-old actor and racing driver was briefly hospitalized following an accident which occurred during a practice for Ford’s annual “Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic” on Wednesday.
“I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight,” a statement from Muniz via NASCAR read. “I was looking forward to honoring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers.”
He continued, “I am a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me. I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and the staff here at the hospital. I especially want to thank everyone who has reached out and for all the prayers.”
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 30: Frankie Muniz, driver of the #33 Vyper Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black’s Tire 200 presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Muniz was set to race in Wednesday’s exhibition when he crashed, according to Entertainment Tonight. The crashed vehicle required a rescue team to cut off the top to extract the “Malcolm in the Middle” star who was then taken to a local medical facility.
Team Reaume, the racing team which Muniz drives for in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, said in a statement, “Frankie Muniz was involved in an incident while practicing for today’s Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway. He was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert.”
They continued, “We’ll share updates as they become available. Thank you for your support and for respecting Frankie’s privacy at this time.”
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 14: Frankie Muniz, driver of the #33 MRCOOL/Prima Flyers Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black’s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
Muniz has been racing since 2008 and been a regular in competitions and exhibitions ever since.
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