Frankie Muniz Taken to Hospital After Daytona Practice Crash

WHO:

TMZ - Actor and professional racer Frankie Muniz was involved in the crash.

NY Post - Muniz was 40 years old.

NBC News - Muniz’s team announced his hospitalization.

NY Post - Muniz’s past co-stars include Amanda Bynes and the late Hayden Panettiere.

WHAT:

TMZ - Muniz was taken to a hospital after a crash during a practice lap, according to a report.

NY Post - Muniz was rushed to a hospital after crashing his car during practice.

NBC News - Muniz was hospitalized following what his team called an “incident” during practice.

TMZ - Muniz began racing professionally in 2006.

NY Post - Muniz discussed how he avoided an infamous child-star downfall and described a “roller coaster of emotions” during his racing career.

WHERE:

TMZ - The crash occurred at Daytona International Speedway.

NY Post - Muniz was practicing at Daytona International Speedway.

NBC News - The practice incident occurred at Daytona International Speedway.

NY Post - The race was in Florida.

WHY:

NY Post - Muniz was practicing for the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic.

HOW:

TMZ - Muniz crashed during a practice lap.

NY Post - Muniz crashed his car while practicing ahead of the Florida race.

NBC News - Muniz’s team described the event as an “incident” during practice.

(UPDATED November 11, 2026 23:00 UTC)

Actor and professional racer Frankie Muniz was hospitalized after crashing during practice at Daytona International Speedway. His team confirmed the practice incident as he prepared for Florida’s Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. Muniz began racing professionally in 2006, alongside his acting career.