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Frankie Muniz gives health update after he’s rushed to hospital over Daytona practice crash

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Silverstein, A. (2026, November 12). Frankie Muniz gives health update after he’s rushed to hospital over Daytona practice crash. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/12/celebrity-news/frankie-muniz-gives-health-update-after-hes-rushed-to-hospital-over-daytona-practice-crash/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-12 · by Adam Silverstein

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Frankie Muniz, a 40-year-old actor turned race car driver, crashed his Mustang during practice for the Ford Racing Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway, causing him to be hospitalized before being released later that night. He thanked everyone involved and expressed disappointment over not participating in the veterans’ support race. The crash happened on the infield road course where Muniz was practicing ahead of the event supporting military service members; he had been the second-fastest driver prior to the accident.
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On November 11, 2026, Frankie Muniz was rushed to a hospital in Florida after crashing his car during practice for the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic at Daytona International Speedway. Muniz, 40, was practicing for a race set to honor military and veteran communities when he crashed, though the exact details of the crash were not immediately available. He was "awake and alert" and released from the hospital hours later, feeling "a little sore" but thankful for the car's safety features. Muniz, a former child star who turned to racing in 2021, had been set to race alongside NASCAR driver Austin Cindric for Team Air Force, but was replaced by Jenson Altzman due to his injury. The event, featuring six racing teams each representing a branch of the US military, aimed to raise awareness and support for service members and their families.

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New York PostThis outlet12 Nov

Frankie Muniz, a 40-year-old actor turned race car driver, crashed his Mustang during practice for the Ford Racing Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway, causing him to be hospitalized before being released later that night. He thanked everyone involved and expressed disappointment over not participating in the veterans’ support race. The crash happened on the infield road course where Muniz was…

Frankie Muniz gives health update after he’s rushed to hospital over Daytona practice crash (this article)2 articles from New York Post on this story
NBC News11 Nov

Frankie Muniz, the actor known for his role in "Malcolm in the Middle," was hospitalized on Wednesday after an unspecified incident during practice at Daytona International Speedway. The 40-year-old race car driver is awake and being evaluated at a local hospital; his team, Reaume Brothers Racing, stated that he will compete in the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic later that day but asked for privacy during this…

Frankie Muniz hospitalized after incident during practice at Daytona →
Fox News11 Nov

Frankie Muniz, the former "Malcolm in the Middle" star who has become a racecar driver, was taken to a hospital after crashing during practice at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday. He was awake and alert but will not compete in that night's Veterans Day Classic race due to the crash. This incident follows another crash in April where Muniz did not sustain serious injuries; he is known for his enthusiasm…

Frankie Muniz rushed to hospital after Daytona practice crash: report →
Toronto Star11 Nov

Frankie Muniz, known for his role in "Malcolm in the Middle," was hospitalized after crashing during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday. The crash occurred while he was preparing for an exhibition race supporting military and veteran communities. Muniz’s racing team stated that he is awake and alert, and they will provide further updates as needed. Frankie Muniz began his professional…

'Malcolm in the Middle' star, race car driver Frankie Muniz hospitalized after Daytona crash →
Global News12 Nov

Actor Frankie Muniz was hospitalized in Florida after crashing during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway while preparing for a Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic benefit race. Muniz released a statement expressing disappointment at missing the event, while a Ford Racing spokesperson confirmed he was awake and alert following his evaluation. The report highlights Muniz's personal history with racing…

Frankie Muniz breaks silence on hospitalization after Daytona crash →

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Adam Silverstein
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Muniz PERSON · 7× Ford ORG · 3× Ford Racing ORG · 2× Navy ORG · 2× Page Six ORG · 2× the Air Force ORG · 2× Florida GPE · 1× Ford Racing’s ORG · 1× Frankie Muniz PERSON · 1× Motorsport ORG · 1×

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“We owe so much to [our veterans], and the fact that I get to race and raise awareness and give back to so many families who have given us Americans everything, I knew I wanted to be a part of it, especially to honor my father and grandfather.” Muniz even admitted that he once considered following in his family’s footsteps by joining the Air Force. “I guess there’s still time for that to be my next career!” he joked.
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Muniz was set to race alongside NASCAR driver Austin Cindric for Team Air Force, but was replaced by Ford development driver Jenson Altzman.

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Frankie Muniz is feeling “a little sore” after he crashed his car ahead of his Veterans Day race and was rushed to a Florida hospital. asserted
he → feel → hospital
The actor-turned-race car driver, 40, was released from the hospital Wednesday night — hours after he smashed his Mustang into a tire barrier while practicing for Ford Racing’s Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway. asserted
he → turn → Speedway
“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. asserted
Muniz → do → team
“I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and the staff here at the hospital. asserted
I → want → hospital
I especially want to thank everyone who has reached out and for all the prayers.” asserted
who → want → prayers
The first-of-its-kind event featured six racing teams, each representing a branch of the US military, in support of service members and their families. asserted
event → feature → members
“I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight,” Muniz shared in the same post. “I was looking forward to honoring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers,” he continued. asserted
he → disappoint → drivers
The “Malcolm in the Middle” star had been transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation following the crash, a Ford rep earlier told Page Six, confirming that he was “awake and alert.” Safety crews were forced to cut Muniz out of his Mustang after the crash that happened on the infield road course, according to Motorsport. He had been the second-fastest driver in practice before the wreck, the outlet reported. uncertain
outlet → transport → wreck
Muniz was set to race alongside NASCAR driver Austin Cindric for Team Air Force, but was replaced by Ford development driver Jenson Altzman. asserted
Muniz → set → Altzman
Before the incident, Muniz told Page Six he was particularly excited to participate because of his family’s military history. asserted
he → tell → history
“My dad was in the Air Force and the Navy, and my grandfather was in the Navy,” he said. asserted
he → say → Navy
“We owe so much to [our veterans], and the fact that I get to race and raise awareness and give back to so many families who have given us Americans everything, I knew I wanted to be a part of it, especially to honor my father and grandfather.” Muniz even admitted that he once considered following in his family’s footsteps by joining the Air Force. “I guess there’s still time for that to be my next career!” he joked. asserted
he → owe → Force
The actor, who shares 5-year-old son Mauz with his estranged wife, Paige Price, has built a career outside Hollywood, pursuing professional racing alongside stints in music and business. asserted
who → share → music
Muniz also credited his “Malcolm in the Middle” co-star Bryan Cranston with introducing him to racing in 2004. asserted
Muniz → credit → 2004
He also said the Emmy winner had “always been so supportive” of his career moves and was expected to attend Wednesday’s event to cheer him on. Conversation asserted
winner → say → Conversation
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