Frankie Muniz Hospitalized After Practice Incident at Daytona International Speedway
Actor and NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz was taken to a hospital for evaluation after an incident during a practice session at Daytona, where he was expected to race in a veterans-themed event.
Actor Frankie Muniz was hospitalized on Wednesday following an incident that occurred during a practice session at Daytona International Speedway, his team said. The 40-year-old, who transitioned from acting to full-time stock-car racing with Reaume Brothers Racing for the 2025 season, was taken to a local medical facility for evaluation and remains awake and alert.
"Thank you for your support and for respecting Frankie’s privacy at this time," the team posted on social media.
Muniz was slated to compete in the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic later that evening, racing for Team Air Force alongside Austin Cindric. The event, featuring six teams named after branches of the U.S. military, also includes a performance by the Zac Brown Band.
Muniz, an Emmy-nominated actor known for his role in the Fox sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle,” began racing in 2004 and shifted focus to stock-car competition in 2021. He currently drives the No. 33 Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.