Frankie Muniz released from hospital after Daytona crash
Frankie Muniz was hospitalized following a crash during practice for the Proud to Honour Veterans Day Classic at Daytona. He has since been released and is recovering from the incident.
Why it matters
The event highlights the inherent risks in professional motorsport and the safety measures provided by modern racing vehicles.
Muniz, 40, was participating in the Proud to Honour Veterans Day Classic when he crashed his Ford Mustang Dark Horse R in practice.
Muniz races in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Team Reaume, which issued a statement following the incident confirming he had been taken to a local medical facility.
Several hours after the incident, Muniz was released from the hospital and issued a statement.
“I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honour event tonight,” he said.
“I was looking forward to honouring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers.
“I am a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me.
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