Overview
- Muniz, who crashed during a closed practice lap at Daytona on Wednesday, was transported to a nearby medical facility and Ford described him as awake and alert.
- On-site photos showed heavy damage to his Mustang Dark Horse R and rescue crews had cut away the car’s roof before he was removed from the vehicle.
- Ford and Muniz’s team have released only brief statements and asked for privacy, and neither the cause of the incident nor the hospital or any specific injuries have been disclosed.
- Muniz was due to represent Team Air Force alongside Austin Cindric in Ford’s Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic and his withdrawal removes him from the exhibition lineup.
- Further updates are expected from Ford and Muniz’s camp; reporters and fans should watch for official statements that name the hospital, give medical details, or explain what led to the crash.