Frankie Muniz Hospitalized After Veterans Day Crash At Daytona
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Actor and NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz was involved in a crash at Daytona International Speedway on Veterans Day (November 11th).
Muniz was set to participate in the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic race at Daytona that evening. The race benefits six different nonprofit organizations that help support veterans and members of the U.S. military.
Muniz was in the middle of a practice run for the race when he crashed. Entertainment Tonight, which was on-site to interview Muniz that day, reports that the track was not open to the public at the time of the crash.
Entertainment Tonight said they were told that Muniz “was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation, but he is awake and alert.” The outlet also noted that Muniz would no longer be able to participate in the race.
Frankie Muniz is in the hospital after he was involved in a crash at the Daytona International Speedway. ET was on site to interview Frankie, who was set to drive for Team Air Force at Ford’s Veterans Day Classic, when he crashed during a practice lap. The speedway was not open to the public at the time. We’re told Frankie was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation, but he is awake and alert. He will no longer participate in the race. It’s unclear if he will be released in time to attend the race, where his ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ co-star Bryan Cranston was set to appear in support of Frankie. (📸: Getty Images)
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) November 11, 2026
Frankie Muniz Releases Statement Following Crash At Daytona
Thankfully, after a few hours, ESPN reported that Frankie Muniz had been released from the hospital. The outlet cited a statement from the Malcolm in the Middle star, who expressed disappointment over missing the Veterans Day Classic race at Daytona.
“I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight,” he said.
Muniz added, “I was looking forward to honoring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers.”
When speaking about his physical condition following the crash, Muniz said he was a “little sore,” but nothing worse. 40-year-old Muniz gave his Mustang race vehicle the credit for protecting him.
He closed his statement by thanking everyone who rushed to help or prayed for him after the crash:
“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 has reached out and for all the prayers.”
Bryan Cranston Speaks Up After Frankie Muniz Crashes At Daytona
Actor Bryan Cranston, who played Muniz’s father on Malcolm in the Middle, planned to attend the Veterans Day Classic to support him. Even though Muniz couldn’t participate in the race, Cranston still made an appearance.
Cranston spoke to Entertainment Tonight at the event that evening. He had already talked to his TV son by then and confirmed he was doing all right.
“Frankie had an accident today at the track. But he’s fine,” Cranston said. “I’ve spoken to him, and he’s just an impatient patient right now.”
Cranston continued to say, “You know, it’s a risky business.”
Watch Cranston’s entire interview with Entertainment Tonight in the video below.
Cranston and Muniz recently reunited for the Malcolm in the Middle revival, Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair. The four-episode series was released on Hulu in April 2026.
We’re so relieved to hear that Frankie Muniz is okay after his crash. We’ll be praying for his quick and complete recovery.
