Frankie Muniz Involved in Crash During Daytona Practice
DAYTONA BEACH, FL—Feb. 16, 2025—Actor and NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz was involved in a crash during practice for the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic at Daytona International Speedway.
The 40-year-old Muniz was briefly hospitalized following the incident, which required a rescue team to extract him from his vehicle. Authorities reported that the wreck involved Muniz's Mustang, which performed well in protecting him during the crash.
In a statement, Muniz expressed disappointment for missing the event, stating, “I was looking forward to honoring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers.” He added that he is “a little sore” but thanked Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway, and hospital staff for their support.
Team Reaume, Muniz's racing team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, confirmed he was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert. They are expected to provide further updates.
The exhibition event continued without Muniz, who has been actively racing since 2008.
Emergency responders from local agencies were on the scene. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.