Frankie Muniz has been released from a local medical facility following an incident in practice for Wednesday's Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic at Daytona International Speedway, Ford Racing announced Wednesday.
“I am disappointed I won't be able to take part in Ford's Proud to Honor event tonight,” a statement from Muniz read. “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.”
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Muniz was slated to race in Wednesday's exhibition, pairing with Team Penske driver Austin Cindric to represent the U.S. Air Force. Jenson Altzman, a Ford factory development driver, competed in his place.
Team Reaume, whom Muniz drives for in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, shared a statement earlier Wednesday.
“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.”
Muniz, an Emmy-nominated actor turned race car driver, has anchored Reaume's No. 33 Ford in Truck Series the last two seasons. His best career finish, 10th, came in the Daytona season opener in 2025. A native of Scottsdale, Arizona, Muniz embarked on a full ARCA Menards Series season in 2023, recording 11 top 10s.
Before his NASCAR career launched, Muniz was best known for his role in “Malcolm in the Middle.”