Frankie Muniz is recovering after a crash at Daytona International Speedway that sent him to the hospital. The actor and racing driver, best known for his role in Malcolm in the Middle, has been discharged and has shared an update on the incident in a new statement.
Ford Racing shares Frankie Muniz’s health update after NASCAR crash
Frankie Muniz crashed during practice ahead of Ford’s annual “Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic” on Wednesday. NASCAR confirmed he was briefly hospitalized and has since been released. The Emmy-nominated Malcolm in the Middle alum was practicing when the accident happened, and rescue crews reportedly had to cut the top off his vehicle to get him out. He was then taken to a local medical facility.
Ford Racing published a statement from Frankie Muniz that same evening. “I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight. I was looking forward to honoring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers,” he said. Further, he felt “a little sore” but credited his car with protecting him. “My Mustang did its job in protecting me,” Muniz noted.
He also expressed gratitude to those who helped him. “I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway, and the staff here at the hospital,” Muniz continued. “I especially want to thank everyone who has reached out and for all the prayers,” he added. The actor was scheduled to represent the U.S. Air Force alongside Team Penske driver Austin Cindric in Wednesday’s race, per NASCAR. Jenson Altzman drove in his place instead.
Team Reaume, Muniz’s team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, also issued a statement Wednesday confirming the crash. “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,” it added. The team added that it would share updates as they become available and asked for privacy on Muniz’s behalf.
