Frankie Muniz Hospitalized After Race Car Crash at Daytona International Speedway

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Frankie Muniz Hospitalized After Race Car Crash at Daytona

Published November 11, 2026 1:00 PM PST

Frankie Muniz has been rushed to the hospital after he was involved in a crash at Daytona International Speedway ... according to a report.

The actor -- whose racing career began in 2004 -- crashed during a practice lap, Entertainment Tonight reports. The outlet was on-hand to interview Muniz after the race.

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 open to the public at the time.⁠ ⁠ We're told Frankie was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation, but he is awake and alert. He will no longer participate in the race.⁠ ⁠ It's unclear if he will be released in time to attend the race, where his 'Malcolm in the Middle' co-star Bryan Cranston was set to appear in support of Frankie.⁠ ⁠ (📸: Getty Images) @etnow

A photo showed the Team Air Force car Muniz was going to drive in Ford's Veterans Day Classic this evening ... and the top looks badly smashed in.

Frankie was taken to a local hospital, but he is thankfully awake and alert. He is not driving in the race. Frankie's team released a statement confirming the incident ... but noted he's O.K. and asked for privacy for him and his family.

The Ford Veterans Day Classic is an exhibition race featuring 12 drivers from various racing disciplines — including NASCAR — competing to honor the six U.S. military branches. Frankie generally races a Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

This isn't Frankie's first crash of the year ... he also crashed while driving a "Malcolm in the Middle"-themed truck right before the new season of the hit show premiered in April.

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