Frankie Muniz issues statement after racing practice crash, hospitalisation - Geo News

The Malcolm in the Middle alum, who is also a race car driver, was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday, November 11, after he crashed his Mustang into a tire barrier at Daytona International Speedway. Safety crews had to cut him out of the vehicle before transporting him to the hospital for further evaluation.

Muniz, 40, was practicing for Ford Racing’s Proud to Honor event later that day and was unable to participate. “I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight,” Muniz wrote in a statement shared by his Ford Racing Team.

“I am a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me,” he added.

“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.”

The racing event brought together six teams representing different branches of the US military to honour service members and their families. Muniz had been set to race alongside NASCAR driver Austin Cindric for Team Air Force. He was replaced by Ford development driver Jenson Altzman.

The former child star had been the second-fastest driver in practice before the crash, Motorsport reported. He was particularly excited about the event because his father and grandfather both served in the military, he told Page Six ahead of the race.

Muniz put his acting career on hold in 2008 to pursue racing, crediting his Malcolm in the Middle costar Bryan Cranston for introducing him to the sport and “always [being] so supportive.”