DAYTONA BEACH, FL — FEBRUARY 16, 2025: Frankie Muniz was hospitalized following a crash during a practice session at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday.
The 40-year-old actor and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver was involved in an incident while preparing for Ford‘s “Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic.” Team Reaume confirmed Muniz's involvement, stating he was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and was awake and alert.
Witnesses reported that emergency responders had to cut off the top of Muniz's vehicle to extract him safely. “I am disappointed I won't be able to take part in Ford's Proud to Honor event tonight,” Muniz said in a statement. “I am a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me.”
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team noted they would provide updates as necessary and requested respect for Muniz's privacy during his recovery.
The practice incident resulted in lane closures, but no other vehicles were involved. Muniz has been an active competitor in racing events since 2008.