Frankie Muniz says he is “grateful to be walking right now” after what he described as “a pretty bad wreck” in a NASCAR warmup yesterday that sent him to the hospital. Muniz was behind the wheel for Team Air Force in its No. 30 Ford, prepping for the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic exhibition race.
“I’m doing OK. I’m extremely sore, but fortunately no major injuries,” said the former Malcolm in the Middle actor in a video post to social media. “I’m not 100% sure how that’s the case, but that’s just a testiment to how well-built the Ford Mustang Dark Horse are.”
Yesterday at Daytona was one of those moments that puts everything into perspective.
First and foremost, thank you to everyone who’s reached out with messages, calls, and prayers. The support has been overwhelming in the best way, and it means more than I can put into words.
— Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz) November 12, 2026
Entertainment Tonight was at Daytona to cover the race and posted a photo of Muniz’s car after the accident.
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Frankie Muniz is in the hospital after he was involved in a crash at the Daytona International Speedway.
ET was on site to interview Frankie, who was set to drive for Team Air Force at Ford’s Veterans Day Classic, when he crashed during a practice lap. The speedway was not… pic.twitter.com/6XxUDbu7je— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) November 11, 2026
Per NASCAR, Muniz is a legitimate driver. He has competed in the Craftsman Truck Series for the past two seasons. His best career finish, 10th, came in the 2025 Daytona season opener. Muniz embarked on a full ARCA Menards Series season in 2023, recording 11 top 10s.
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