UPDATE: Frankie Muniz was transported to a hospital following an accident Wednesday afternoon in practice for a Ford Racing event. He was released early Wednesday evening.
The 40-year-old Muniz released a statement through Ford Racing.
“I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight,” Muniz said in the statement. “I was looking forward to honoring 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. I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and the staff here at the hospital. I especially want to thank everyone who has reached out and for all the prayers.”
— Fox Sports —
UPDATE: Team Reaume says Muniz is awake and alert at the hospital.
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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— Team Reaume (@TeamReaume) November 11, 2026
ORIGINAL POST: Frankie Muniz was transported to a local medical facility following an incident on Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway, Team Reaume announced on X. Muniz was slated to compete in Wednesday night’s Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic exhibition race with co-driver Austin Cindric.
“Frankie Muniz was involved in an incident while practicing for today’s Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway,” the statement read. “He was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert. We’ll share updates as they become available. Thank you for your support and for respecting Frankie’s privacy at this time.”
— NASCAR.com —