Overview
- Frankie Muniz crashed during a closed practice lap at Daytona International Speedway and was taken to a nearby medical facility for evaluation after the incident.
- A Ford spokesperson told reporters Muniz was awake and responsive after being transported and that he will not compete in the Ford/NASCAR Veterans Day Classic exhibition.
- The practice session was part of the Proud to Honor/Veterans Day Classic, an exhibition event where Muniz was slated to drive for Team Air Force in a celebrity lineup honoring U.S. military branches.
- Reports say the exact cause of the crash and whether Muniz suffered injuries have not been released and that officials and event organizers are awaiting further medical and investigative updates.
- This is reported to be Muniz’s second on-track crash this year and it may affect his short-term racing plans and any planned public appearances, including a visit expected from Bryan Cranston.