Frankie Muniz hospitalized after incident during practice at Daytona
Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz was hospitalized following a practice crash at Daytona International Speedway. He was released shortly after and is expected to recover, though he missed his scheduled race.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the physical risks involved in professional motorsports and the high-profile transition of celebrities into the sport.
Actor Frankie Muniz was released from the hospital late Wednesday after he was involved in a crash during practice at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Muniz, the 40-year-old actor-turned-race car driver, had been taken to a local medical facility for evaluation, Team Reaume said Wednesday afternoon on social media. Muniz became a full-time driver with Reaume Brothers Racing in the 2025 racing season. Ford Racing said Wednesday evening that Muniz had been released from the hospital. Muniz said in a statement he’s a “little sore” from the incident, “but my Mustang did its job in protecting me.” Muniz was set to participate in the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic at Daytona on Wednesday evening. “I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight,” Muniz said.
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