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Frankie Muniz rushed to hospital after Daytona practice crash: report

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Fox News · collected 2026-11-11 · by Brie Stimson

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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 for racing despite its risks.
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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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Fox NewsThis outlet11 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 (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
NBC News11 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 →
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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Brie Stimson
46 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
The actor-turned-driver explains why he refused to walk away, how last year’s NASCAR lessons fired him up and why he’s willing to face the dangers of the sport at 40.
"Earlier this month, investigators traveled to Florida to meet with lab scientists to see what more could be done to advance this case," the department wrote in an X post.
The 54-year-old actress said her lawyers had advised her not to say anything because of the ongoing legal matter, but added that she could say: "Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life.
The 54-year-old actress said her lawyers had advised her not to say anything because of the ongoing legal matter, but added that she could say: "Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life.
Early in the episode, a doctor told her that she appeared to have inflammation of the esophagus, and noted that she could have esophagitis.
We were supposed to get married, but couldn’t right away," she said.
"I think we will be able to find a sensible solution."
"I don’t know why they don’t want a number one show and why they hate a number one show and why they would destroy a number one show," she said of Hollywood.
And in May of last year, 61-year-old Cynthia Diekema was killed after an alligator tipped her out of her canoe.
"Those who have broken, attacked the prefectures as well as businesses, looted even our town halls, will be prosecuted and punished," he added translated from French.
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‘MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE’ MOM SAYS ‘COMMON SENSE’ SAVED FRANKIE MUNIZ FROM CHILD STAR DOWNFALL Frankie Muniz, seen here at a Daytona race last year, crashed while practicing for the Veterans Day race at Daytona International Speedway.
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The actor-turned-driver explains why he refused to walk away, how last year’s NASCAR lessons fired him up and why he’s willing to face the dangers of the sport at 40.
2026-11-12 · Fox News
Frankie Muniz rushed to hospital after Daytona practice crash: report · assertive framing

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The actor-turned-driver explains why he refused to walk away, how last year’s NASCAR lessons fired him up and why he’s willing to face the dangers of the sport at 40. asserted
he → turn → 40
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! asserted
NEWYou → listen → articles
Frankie Muniz was taken to a hospital Wednesday after a crash after he practiced for a Veterans Day race at the Daytona International Speedway, according to reports. uncertain
he → take → reports
The former "Malcolm in the Middle" star-turned-racecar-driver was "awake and alert" while he was transported to a medical center for observation but won’t compete in Wednesday night's race, Ford Racing told TMZ. asserted
Racing → turn → TMZ
The 40-year-old had been preparing to race for Team Air Force at Ford's Veterans Day Classic, Entertainment Tonight reported. asserted
Tonight → prepare → Classic
‘MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE’ MOM SAYS ‘COMMON SENSE’ SAVED FRANKIE MUNIZ FROM CHILD STAR DOWNFALL Frankie Muniz, seen here at a Daytona race last year, crashed while practicing for the Veterans Day race at Daytona International Speedway. asserted
Muniz → say → Speedway
After the crash, the top of Muniz’s car was cut off so he could get out. uncertain
he → cut → car
GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Muniz’s former "Malcolm in the Middle" co-star, Bryan Cranston, was expected to attend the race in support of him, according to ET. uncertain
star → get → ET
SMX CHAMPION LEVI KITCHEN OPENS UP ABOUT REBUILDING CONFIDENCE AFTER FRIGHTENING DAYTONA CRASH Frankie Muniz wears his racing helmet during a practice in 2024. asserted
Muniz → open → 2024
LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? asserted
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Muniz also crashed during a practice in April, but he didn’t suffer any serious injuries, TMZ reported. asserted
TMZ → click → injuries
PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Frankie Muniz, center, with "Malcolm in the Middle" co-stars Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek. asserted
YOU → put → co
INDYCAR DRIVER CAIO COLLET'S VEHICLE CATCHES FIRE IN TERRIFYING INDY 500 WRECK The former child actor drove in his first celebrity race in 2004 and soon turned professional. asserted
actor → catch → 2004
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Muniz and Ford Racing. asserted
Digital → click → Muniz
Fox News' Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report. asserted
Ramirez → contribute → report
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