Frankie Muniz has shared a brief health update following his crash at Daytona International Speedway. The 40-year-old actor and race car driver was released from the hospital on Wednesday evening, November 11, after crashing during a practice run for Ford's Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. Muniz had been scheduled to participate in the charity exhibition race alongside NASCAR driver Austin Cindric, representing Team Air Force. However, he was unable to compete following the accident, and Ford development driver Jenson Altzman took his place.
Frankie Muniz Opens Up About His Condition After the Crash
In a statement following his hospital release, Muniz revealed that he was feeling a little sore but credited his Mustang with protecting him. "I'm a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me," he said. He also thanked Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway, the hospital staff, and everyone who had reached out with messages of support and prayers. Earlier, his racing team, Team Reaume, confirmed that he was awake and alert after being transported to a local medical facility for evaluation. The track was not open to the public when the accident occurred.
From Sitcom Star to Professional Race Car Driver
Muniz first became a household name playing Malcolm in the hit sitcom 'Malcolm in the Middle', which ran from 2000 to 2006. He also starred in films such as 'Agent Cody Banks', 'Big Fat Liar', and 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story'. After stepping away from acting to pursue his passion for racing, he competed in the ARCA Menards Series in 2023 before moving into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. In 2026, he also returned to his iconic role in the four-episode 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' revival, which brought several original cast members back together.
Frankie Muniz's Racing Plans for 2027
Muniz has continued to balance his entertainment career with professional racing. He has driven the No. 33 Ford for Team Reaume in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and recently celebrated a major achievement by winning the 2026 Pirelli GT4 America Am class championship alongside co-driver Tyler Stone. Looking ahead, Muniz has expressed interest in continuing both NASCAR and sports car racing in 2027, although he has indicated that he may not compete full-time in the Truck Series.
In his personal life, Muniz announced on July 1, 2026, that he and his wife, Paige Price, had decided to end their marriage after 10 years together. The former couple, who share a five-year-old son named Mauz, said they hoped to remain close friends and continue co-parenting. They also expressed their intention to keep building their business, Muniz Racing, together.
