Frankie Muniz hospitalized after crash during practice at Daytona

Actor Frankie Muniz was hospitalized Wednesday after he was involved in a crash during practice at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, his team announced.

Muniz, the 40-year-old actor-turned-race car driver, was taken to a local medical facility for evaluation and is awake and alert, Team Reaume said on social media. Muniz became a full-time driver with Reaume Brothers Racing in the 2025 racing season.

“Thank you for your support and for respecting Frankie’s privacy at this time,” the team said.

Muniz was set to participate in the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic at Daytona on Wednesday evening. He won’t compete and Jenson Altzman will take his place instead.

“After a practice crash earlier today, Frankie Munez will not start the race tonight,” an announcer said during the race’s broadcast.

On Instagram, Altman sent Muniz well-wishes. “I’ll be sure to represent the #30 well tonight,” he added.

Ford Racing did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Wednesday evening’s race features six teams, each named in honor of a branch of the U.S. military, and a performance by the Zac Brown Band. Muniz was set to race on Team Air Force with Austin Cindric.

Muniz, an Emmy-nominated actor who…

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