Frankie Muniz Hospitalized After Practice Crash at Daytona Veterans Day Event
Actor and part-time racer Frankie Muniz was taken to a Florida hospital after a practice-lap accident at the Daytona International Speedway and will miss the Veterans Day race.
Frankie Muniz, known for his role in "Malcolm in the Middle" and his part-time racing career, was hospitalized on Wednesday following a crash during a practice lap at a Veterans Day event at Daytona International Speedway. The incident occurred while the track was closed to the public, and Muniz was subsequently transported to a local medical facility for evaluation.
A Ford Racing spokesperson confirmed Muniz was "taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert," but did not provide further details on his condition.
Muniz had been slated to compete for Team Air Force in Ford’s "Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic" but will no longer take part in the race. Representatives for Muniz and Ford Racing did not respond to requests for comment.
Co-star Bryan Cranston, who appeared with Muniz in the recent Disney+ revival of "Malcolm in the Middle," had also planned to attend the event in support of Muniz.
Muniz has continued to balance his racing pursuits with occasional acting roles, competing in NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series for three consecutive seasons and finishing 25th in the current series.