Frankie Muniz hospitalized after crash at Daytona International Speedway: Report
Frankie Muniz, driver of the #33 The Electric State Ford looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Credit: Mike Ehrmann/G
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz was taken to a hospital Wednesday after crashing during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway, according to reports.
Muniz, best known for starring in the television sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle," was practicing ahead of the Ford Veterans Day Classic, an exhibition race scheduled for Wednesday evening, Entertainment Tonight and Motorsport reported.
Frankie Muniz hospitalized after race car crash
Big picture view:
According to Entertainment Tonight, who was at the scene of the incident, Muniz crashed during a practice lap. Rescue crews had to cut off the top of his car to get him out.
A photo of the Team Air Force car Muniz was expected to drive showed significant damage to the vehicle's roof following the crash.
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What they're saying:
His racing team later confirmed the incident in a statement.
"Frankie Muniz was involved in an incident while practicing for today's Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway," Team Reaume said on X. "He was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert."
He will not compete in Wednesday's race, according to reports.
Dig deeper:
Twelve Ford drivers were set to compete in the special all-Mustang charity race around Daytona International Speedway Wednesday evening, honoring Veteran's Day. The entry list included names like Joey Logano, Logan Sargeant, and Frankie Muniz, according to Motorsport.
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by Entertainment Tonight, TMZ, and Motorsport. This story was reported from Los Angeles.