LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – AUGUST 21: Frankie Muniz, driver of the No. 33 Dr. Sheffield’s The Original Toothpaste Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series EJP 175 team at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 21, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images
UPDATE: Frankie Muniz was taken to hospital following an accident Wednesday afternoon during practice for a Ford Racing event. He was released Wednesday evening.
Muniz, 40, released a statement via Ford Racing.
“I am disappointed that I will not be able to participate in Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight,” Muniz said in the release. “I looked forward to honoring the service of our veterans and racing against these other extraordinary drivers.
“I’m a little sore, but my Mustang did its job of 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 contacted me and for all the prayers.”
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UPDATE: The Reaume team 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 MESSAGE: Frankie Muniz was transported to a local medical facility following an incident Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway, Team Reaume announced on X. Muniz was scheduled 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 said. “He was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert. We will share updates as they become available. Thank you for your support and for respecting Frankie’s privacy at this time.”
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