Frankie Muniz Leaves Hospital After Daytona Speedway Crash
Crash during practice lap
The crash took place at Daytona International Speedway while Muniz was completing a practice lap, Team Reaume said. Ford Racing, which hosted the event, reported that he had been released from a hospital.
Muniz said he was disappointed to miss the evening event. He also thanked the hospital staff, Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and those who had sent support and prayers.
Event honored military service
Ford’s Proud to Honor event featured a dozen Ford Racing drivers, arranged in six teams for head-to-head races. They drove Mustang Dark Horse cars in tribute to a branch of the U.S. military. The program also included musical performances by Zac Brown Band, Russell Dickerson, Jo Dee Messina, Brittney Spencer and Warren Zeiders.
Muniz’s racing career
Muniz stepped away from entertainment in 2006 to pursue professional racing, according to his website. He competed in the Formula BMW USA Championship before moving to the Champ Car Atlantic Championship, where he raced from 2007 to 2009.
He stood fourth in the 2009 championship standings with two races remaining, but a season-ending injury led to multiple surgeries, his website said. Over the last three years, he has entered 117 truck series races and recorded one top-10 finish at Daytona in 2025.
Key points
- Ford Racing said Muniz was released from the hospital after the Daytona crash.
- The incident occurred during a practice lap, according to Team Reaume.
- Muniz said he was sore and would miss Ford’s Proud to Honor event.
- He has competed in 117 truck series races over the last three years.