Frankie Muniz was reportedly hospitalized on November 11 after a practice lap crash at Daytona International Speedway. He shared an update on his health shortly following his release from the hospital. He was practicing for a planned charity race in which he would be representing Team Air Force alongside NASCAR driver Austin Cindric.
The former Malcolm in the Middle star was evaluated and released
Frankie Muniz’s racing team, Team Reaume, shared the news of his crash on Instagram. In a statement posted on November 11, they wrote the 40-year-old was “involved in an incident while practicing for today’s Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway.” They added that he was “taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert.”
The statement concluded that the team would share updates as they came and also thanked fans for respecting the former actor’s privacy. Per ESPN, in a new statement, Muniz gave an update on his health. He said, “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 continued to say that he was “a little sore,” but the Mustang he was driving did a good job at protecting him. “I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and the staff here at the hospital,” he added. “I especially want to thank everyone who has reached out and for all the prayers.”
The “Malcolm in the Middle” star stepped away from acting to pursue professional race car driving. He has since participated in multiple championships, including the Formula BMW USA Championship and Trucks series races. He was set to compete among 12 Ford drivers in the charity race, which involved Mustang vehicles. The exhibition race benefits six nonprofits supporting veteran and military communities.
