After Hospital Stay, Frankie Muniz Speaks on Crash at Daytona International Speedway
Crash sidelines Muniz from event
He told TMZ he was disappointed to miss Ford’s event, saying he had wanted to honor veterans and compete against the other drivers. The race continued as scheduled, airing on USA Network and streaming on Fandango from 8 p.m. ET.
Muniz describes his condition
Muniz said he was “a little sore” and credited his Mustang with protecting him. Team Reaume said he had been taken to a local medical facility for evaluation and was awake and alert. He also expressed gratitude to Ford Racing, the event’s hosts, the medical staff and those who sent him messages of support.
Racing remains a long-term goal
Muniz began pursuing motorsports in 2023. Before his first season, he said racing in NASCAR had been a childhood dream and described wanting to show his son and family the value of pursuing ambitions.
Speaking to Page Six ahead of the Veterans Day event, Muniz said he was focused on doing what he wanted rather than whether people liked him. He described his move from acting to racing as a personal choice.
Key points
- Muniz was hospitalized after a crash while preparing for the Daytona event on Nov. 11.
- He was released the same day and said he was sore but protected by his Mustang.
- The Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic went ahead without him.
- Muniz has pursued motorsports since 2023 and has described NASCAR racing as a childhood dream.