Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz has been hospitalized after crashing during a practice session at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
The former Malcolm in the Middle star was reportedly involved in the crash while preparing for the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic at Daytona on Wednesday evening. Muniz was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was reported to be awake and alert.
Muniz, 40, became a full-time driver for Reaume Brothers Racing during the 2025 season. The team addressed the incident in a statement shared on Instagram:
Frankie Muniz was involved in an incident while practicing for today’s Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway. He was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert.
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We’ll share updates as they become available. Thank you for your support and for respecting Frankie’s privacy at this time.
Muniz will not take part in the race and is set to be replaced by fellow driver Jenson Altzman, according to NBC News.
“After a practice crash earlier today, Frankie Muniz will not start the race tonight,” an announcer said during the race broadcast.
Muniz also races in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 33 Ford F-150.