NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz has released a statement, confirming that he has been released from the hospital after a crash at Daytona International Speedway.
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Earlier on Wednesday, Muniz crashed his No. 30 Ford Mustang Dark Horse R while practicing at the Daytona International Speedway road course. He was set to take part in Ford's Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic, but he had to be transported to a local hospital.
The exact details of the crash remain unknown, but one photograph showed the destroyed Mustang with a caved-in roof. Ford Racing released a statement after the crash, saying that Muniz was awake and alert.
"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 honoring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers.
"I am a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me. I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and the staff here at the hospital. I especially want to thank everyone who has reached out and for all the prayers."
With Muniz unable to compete in the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic, Ford Racing brought in a different driver for Team Air Force. Ford factory development driver Jenson Altzman replaced Muniz in the No. 30 Mustang Dark Horse R.
IMSA GTD endurance and Ford development driver Jenson Altzman’s name is now on the door for the second Air Force car.
Frankie Muniz was the second driver but was involved in a practice crash earlier today and is recovering in the hospital.#VeteransDayClassic #ProudtoHonor pic.twitter.com/hTOfQ8bpgo
— Dalton Hopkins (@PitLaneCPT) November 11, 2026
Muniz is not the only driver who missed out the Veterans Day race. Ryan Blaney, the winner of the Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, issued a statement on Tuesday saying that he had fallen while at dinner and had required medical attention.
Blaney said in his statement that he would miss the NASCAR Awards banquet, as well as the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. Ford Racing then issued a statement saying that two-time IMSA Mustang Challenge North America champion Robert Noaker would replace Blaney on the team honoring the United States Marines.
