Sitcom actor, 40, gives health update after being rushed to the hospital following crash
Frankie Muniz, the former TV star-turned-NASCAR driver, was released from a Florida hospital on Wednesday night after crashing during a practice session at Daytona International Speedway.
Key points
- The crash sidelined Muniz from competing in the Veterans Day race, which featured six teams representing different branches of the U.S.
- “I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and the staff here at the hospital.
- The 40-year-old actor was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation.
The actor was introduced to racing by his “Malcom in the Middle” co-star Bryan Cranston in 2004 and has built a professional driving career alongside his business and music ventures.
A Ford representative confirmed Muniz was “awake and alert” following the crash.
Additional details
- “I am a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me,” Muniz said in a statement released by his Ford Racing team on Thursday.
- The event held personal meaning for Muniz, whose father served in both the Air Force and Navy and whose grandfather served in the Navy.
- Per Page Six, Muniz hit a tire barrier while practicing for Ford Racing’s Proud to Honor event on the speedway’s infield road course.
- “I was looking forward to honoring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers,” Muniz said.
- I especially want to thank everyone who has reached out and for all the prayers,” he continued.
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