Frankie Muniz has left medical care after crashing during a practice session on Daytona's road course ahead of a Wednesday night charity event. The crash prompted his withdrawal from the competition, where he was slated to partner with NASCAR driver Austin Cindric on Team Air Force. The exhibition highlights a dozen Ford Racing drivers competing in Mustang Dark Horse vehicles to aid six nonprofits. Muniz expressed deep disappointment over missing the contest while thanking track safety crews, hospital personnel, and supporters.
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Muniz credited the structural safety of his Mustang for protecting him during the high-sp…: Muniz credited the structural safety of his Mustang for protecting him during the high-speed track incident.
The exhibition race was organized to benefit six distinct military and veteran nonprofit…: The exhibition race was organized to benefit six distinct military and veteran nonprofit organizations.
Muniz has maintained an active racing career since 2006, including 117 truck series start…: Muniz has maintained an active racing career since 2006, including 117 truck series starts over three years.
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Muniz said he was a “little sore", but the Mustang he was driving did its job to protect him.
Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz has been released from a hospital following a practise-lap crash at Daytona International Speedway.
The 40-year-old star of Malcolm In The Middle was practising for a Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic event, a benefit race set for Wednesday (Nov 11) night at Daytona’s road course.
“I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight," Muniz said in a statement. “I was looking forward to honouring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers.”
Muniz said he was a “little sore", but the Mustang he was driving did its job to protect him.
“I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and the staff here at the hospital,” Muniz said. "I especially want to thank everyone who has reached out and for all the prayers.”
Muniz and NASCAR driver Austin Cindric were set to represent Team Air Force in…
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