VIDEO: Frankie Muniz says he's recovering after crash at Daytona International Speedway

"I'm doing OK': Frankie Muniz recovering after crash at Daytona International Speedway Advertisement Updated: 12:05 AM EST Nov 13, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Brandon Hogan Digital Content Producer Jeff Stitt Digital Curator "I'm doing OK': Frankie Muniz recovering after crash at Daytona International Speedway Updated: 12:05 AM EST Nov 13, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Brandon Hogan Digital Content Producer Jeff Stitt Digital Curator Actor and racecar driver Frankie Muniz is recovering after a crash at Daytona International Speedway that sent him to the hospital on Wednesday. "First of all, I wanna say I'm doing OK. I'm extremely sore, but fortunately no major injuries. I'm not 100% sure how that's the case, but that's just a testament to how well-built the Ford Mustang Dark Horse R cars are," Muniz said in a video shared on X . Advertisement Muniz, who gained fame as a child actor and is well known for his role as Malcolm in "Malcolm in the Middle" and several films including "Agent Cody Banks," "Big Fat Liar," and "My Dog Skip," said he is grateful to be walking and plans to head home to Phoenix for the time being, adding he plans to return to the track soon. The crash occurred Wednesday while Muniz was practicing for the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic event. Frankie Muniz released from hospital after crash at Daytona International Speedway Van Richmond, a spectator, said that he witnessed the crash during practice. "It's one of the hardest hits I've ever seen," Richmond said. "(...)They cut the entire roof of the car off and pulled him out." According to his driver profile on NASCAR's website, Muniz "drives the No. 33 Team Reaume Ford full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series." Muniz and NASCAR driver Austin Cindric were set to represent Team Air Force in an exhibition race that benefits six nonprofits that support military and veteran communities through the Proud to Honor Fund, according to a NASCAR release. A dozen Ford Racing drivers were split into six teams to race head-to-head in Mustang Dark Horse cars in honor of a branch of the U.S. military. ___ The Associated Press contributed to this report. Make WLWT a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks VIDEO: Frankie Muniz says he's recovering after crash at Daytona International Speedway Newly released Ring camera shows Brooklyn building collapsing WATCH: Master carver engraves crystals from last year's New Year's Eve ball Anthony Clark, a comedian and actor who starred on 'Yes, Dear,' dies