Frankie Muniz Says He Is Sore but Okay After Daytona Crash
Frankie Muniz says he is "grateful to be walking right now" after a hard crash at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The actor best known for Malcolm in the Middle was taken to hospital after the wreck, which happened during a practice lap in NASCAR, the big American stock car racing series.
In comments reported by Deadline, Muniz called it "a pretty bad wreck." He was driving the No. 30 Ford for Team Air Force and preparing for the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic, an exhibition race, meaning a non-championship event held for fans and sponsors.
In a video post on social media, Muniz said: "I'm doing OK. I'm extremely sore, but fortunately no major injuries." He gave credit to the build quality of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse he was driving for helping him avoid worse harm.
He also posted a health update on his official X account, @frankiemuniz. In it, he said the crash was "one of those moments that puts everything into perspective." He thanked people for their messages, calls and prayers.
Muniz is no stranger to the track. He has competed in the Craftsman Truck Series, one of NASCAR's national touring series, for the past two seasons. His best career finish, 10th place, came in the opening race of the 2025 Daytona season. In 2023 he ran a full season in the ARCA Menards Series, another national series, and recorded 11 top-10 finishes.
For fans, the main news is simple. Muniz is sore, and he says he has no major injuries. He has not been out of the racing scene for long, and his posts show he is looking at the crash as a reminder of how much it could have been worse.
