Frankie Muniz, 40, taken to medical facility after Daytona crash

Frankie Muniz, the former "Malcolm in the Middle" star who now races in NASCAR, was taken to a local medical facility Wednesday after a practice incident at Daytona International Speedway, his team said.

"He was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert," Team Reaume said on X.

Frankie Muniz was involved in an incident while practicing for today's Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway. He was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert.

We'll share updates as they become available. Thank you for your

— Team Reaume (@TeamReaume) November 11, 2026

The cause of the crash and the nature of any injuries were not immediately known.

Entertainment Tonight said it was at Daytona to interview Muniz when he crashed on a practice lap, and rescue crews had to cut off the car's top to get him out. The outlet said Muniz would no longer race, while USA Today reported that his participation was unclear.

A published photo showed the damaged No. 30 Mustang Dark Horse R Muniz had been scheduled to drive.

A Ford Racing spokesperson told People that Muniz was "taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert" but gave no update on his condition, Variety reported.

Muniz, 40, had been scheduled to race for the U.S. Air Force alongside co-driver Austin Cindric in Ford's Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. The exhibition brings together 12 drivers in six teams, with each team representing a military branch.

Bryan Cranston, who played Muniz's father in "Malcolm in the Middle," had been expected at the race to support him. Earlier this year, they appeared together in a four-episode revival on Disney+.

Ryan Blaney withdrew from the exhibition Tuesday after an accidental fall that required medical attention. USA Network was scheduled to air the race live at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday.

Muniz became a child star on the Fox sitcom, earning an Emmy nomination for his role. Since 2025, he has raced Team Reaume's No. 33 Ford full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, a span of two seasons. His career-best finish in the series came in the 2025 season opener at Daytona, where he placed 10th.

He walked away from an April 2026 crash during a Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Muniz and co-driver Tyler Stone also won the 2026 GT4 America Series Am Class championship.

Team Reaume thanked supporters and requested privacy for Muniz. "We'll share updates as they become available," the team said.