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Lenthang, M. (2026, November 11). Frankie Muniz hospitalized after incident during practice at Daytona. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/auto-racing/frankie-muniz-hospitalized-incident-practice-daytona-rcna608882

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NBC News · collected 2026-11-11 · by Marlene Lenthang

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Frankie Muniz, the actor known for his role in "Malcolm in the Middle," was hospitalized on Wednesday after an unspecified incident during practice at Daytona International Speedway. The 40-year-old race car driver is awake and being evaluated at a local hospital; his team, Reaume Brothers Racing, stated that he will compete in the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic later that day but asked for privacy during this time.
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Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz was hospitalized on Wednesday after crashing his Mustang into a tire barrier during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The 40-year-old driver, known for his role in Malcolm in the Middle, was preparing for the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic, a benefit event scheduled for Wednesday night to support military families. Following the incident, his racing team, Team Reaume, reported that he was awake and alert while being transported to a local medical facility for evaluation. Ford Racing confirmed that Muniz would be unable to compete in the race due to the crash. He was released from the hospital on Wednesday night and later issued a statement saying he was "a little sore" but credited his car for protecting him. The event was intended to honor veterans, a cause Muniz joined to honor his father and grandfather, who served in the Air Force and the Navy.

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NBC NewsThis outlet11 Nov

Frankie Muniz, the actor known for his role in "Malcolm in the Middle," was hospitalized on Wednesday after an unspecified incident during practice at Daytona International Speedway. The 40-year-old race car driver is awake and being evaluated at a local hospital; his team, Reaume Brothers Racing, stated that he will compete in the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic later that day but asked for privacy during this…

Frankie Muniz hospitalized after incident during practice at Daytona (this article)
New York Post12 Nov

Frankie Muniz, a 40-year-old actor turned race car driver, crashed his Mustang during practice for the Ford Racing Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway, causing him to be hospitalized before being released later that night. He thanked everyone involved and expressed disappointment over not participating in the veterans’ support race. The crash happened on the infield road course where Muniz was…

Frankie Muniz gives health update after he’s rushed to hospital over Daytona practice crash →2 articles from New York Post on this story
Fox News11 Nov

Frankie Muniz, the former "Malcolm in the Middle" star who has become a racecar driver, was taken to a hospital after crashing during practice at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday. He was awake and alert but will not compete in that night's Veterans Day Classic race due to the crash. This incident follows another crash in April where Muniz did not sustain serious injuries; he is known for his enthusiasm…

Frankie Muniz rushed to hospital after Daytona practice crash: report →
Toronto Star11 Nov

Frankie Muniz, known for his role in "Malcolm in the Middle," was hospitalized after crashing during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday. The crash occurred while he was preparing for an exhibition race supporting military and veteran communities. Muniz’s racing team stated that he is awake and alert, and they will provide further updates as needed. Frankie Muniz began his professional…

'Malcolm in the Middle' star, race car driver Frankie Muniz hospitalized after Daytona crash →
Daily Caller12 Nov

Actor Frankie Muniz was hospitalized on November 11 after crashing his Mustang during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway. Team Reaume reported that the "Malcolm in the Middle" star was taken to a local medical facility for evaluation but was released the same day. Muniz issued a statement saying he was "a little sore" and would be unable to participate in that night's Ford Proud to Honor event. The…

Frankie Muniz Rushed To Hospital After Crashing Racecar At Daytona Speedway →
Global News12 Nov

Actor Frankie Muniz was hospitalized in Florida after crashing during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway while preparing for a Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic benefit race. Muniz released a statement expressing disappointment at missing the event, while a Ford Racing spokesperson confirmed he was awake and alert following his evaluation. The report highlights Muniz's personal history with racing…

Frankie Muniz breaks silence on hospitalization after Daytona crash →

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Marlene Lenthang
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Ford Racing NBC News Reaume Brothers Racing Team Reaume the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic

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Muniz PERSON · 3× Ford Racing ORG · 1× Fox ORG · 1× Frankie PERSON · 1× Frankie Muniz PERSON · 1× NBC News ORG · 1× Reaume Brothers Racing ORG · 1× Team Reaume ORG · 1×

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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.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-12
Muniz was set to participate in the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic at Daytona on Wednesday evening.
2026-11-12 · NBC News
Frankie Muniz hospitalized after incident during practice at Daytona · assertive framing

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Actor Frankie Muniz was hospitalized Wednesday following an “incident” during practice at the Daytona International Speedway, his team announced. asserted
team → hospitalize → Speedway
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. asserted
Reaume → turn → media
Muniz became a full-time driver with Reaume Brothers Racing in the 2025 racing season. asserted
Muniz → become → season
“Thank you for your support and for respecting Frankie’s privacy at this time,” the team said. asserted
team → thank → time
Muniz was set to participate in the Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Classic at Daytona on Wednesday evening. asserted
Muniz → set → evening
NBC News has reached out to Ford Racing for comment. asserted
News → reach → comment
Muniz, who rose to fame as a child star in the Fox sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle,” pivoted to stock car racing in 2021. asserted
who → rise → 2021
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