Frankie Muniz has enjoyed a successful transition to auto racing after a notable career as an actor, but the dangers of his new career are apparent after a scary scene this week.
Muniz was rushed to a Florida hospital on Wednesday following a crash. The actor-turned-driver was practicing for the Proud to Honor [Veteran’s Day Classic] at Daytona International Speedway at the time of the crash, as a rep from Ford told Page Six.
The rep said that the 40-year-old Muniz was “transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation,” and noted that the driver was “awake and alert.”
Muniz Was Practicing for a Veteran’s Day Event
Muniz had previously told Page Six that he was excited for the first-of-its-kind event, which will support service members and military families on Veteran’s Day.
“My dad was in the Air Force and the Navy,and my grandfather was in the Navy,” he told the outlet.
“We owe so much to [our veterans], and the fact that I get to go race and raise awareness and give back to so many families who have given us Americans everything, I knew I wanted to be a part of it, especially to honor my father and grandfather.”
Muniz was among several notable racing stars who are expected to take part in Wednesday night’s event, including Brad Keselowski, Ryan Preece, Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, Ty Majeski, Noah Gragson and Layne Riggs.
Muniz was scheduled to compete on behalf of the U.S. Air Force with former Daytona 500 winner Cindric. All drivers are set to drive Mustang Dark Horse Rs customized for each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and the event will be broadcast nationally on USA Network at 8PM ET.
Frankie Muniz’s Racing Career Expands
Muniz competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this season for Reaume Brothers Racing, participating in 16 races and earning 182 points for a 25th place finish.
He became a champion after winning the Pirelli GT4 America Series – Amateur Cup with TechSport racing, participating in four races for the winning team during the season.
Reaume Racing says that it will share updates on Muniz’s condition “as they become available,” thanking fans for their support and for respecting Muniz’s privacy at this time.
