Frankie Muniz feels ‘grateful for everything’ after ‘bad wreck’ at Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Frankie Muniz issued a new statement on Thursday, November 12, via his social media, saying he is feeling “grateful for everything” after a “pretty bad wreck” at Daytona International Speedway.
The 40-year-old actor and racing driver got into a crash on Wednesday while practicing for a special all-Mustang charity race. Muniz was admitted to a local medical facility for evaluation but was eventually released.
Frankie Muniz says he is 'extremely sore' after Daytona crash
In the video statement, Muniz said, “I’m sure a lot of you saw I was involved in a pretty bad wreck yesterday at Daytona International Speedway. I first of all, want to say I’m doing OK. I’m extremely sore, but fortunately no major injuries.”
Yesterday at Daytona was one of those moments that puts everything into perspective. First and foremost, thank you to everyone who’s reached out with messages, calls, and prayers. The support has been overwhelming in the best way, and it means more than I can put into words. A special thank you to @FordRacing and the safety team at the track who got me out of the car. I’m incredibly grateful for everything you did. Thank you to the incredible team at Halifax Health Medical Center for taking great care of me. And to the @RobertNoaker team, I feel terrible about that beautiful Dark Horse R! Still processing it all, but I’m okay and already looking forward to getting back on the track soon. Love you all. PS. 🪄
— Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz) November 12, 2026
The Emmy-nominated actor then went on to praise the Ford Mustang Dark Horse R cars, one of which he was driving at the time of his accident.
Frankie Muniz reveals safety team 'had to cut the roof out' to take him out of the car
“I’m not 100% sure how that’s the case, but that’s just a testament to how well built the Ford Mustang Dark Horse R cars are and the safety,” he stated, before noting, “I’m grateful to be walking right now. Forever grateful for all of you reaching out and to the safety team. It was tough getting me out of the car. We had to cut the roof out, but got me out safely.”
In the caption of his video message, the ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ actor thanked Ford Racing “and the safety team at the track who got me out of the car. I’m incredibly grateful for everything you did. Thank you to the incredible team at Halifax Health Medical Center for taking great care of me."
He also said that he is still processing the Wednesday incident but “already looking forward to getting back on the track soon.”
Frankie Muniz’s TV father Bryan Cranston calls racing 'a risky business'
Muniz’s TV father, Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Bryan Cranston, shared his own statement after his accident.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Cranston said, “He’s fine, I’ve spoken to him. … You know, it’s a risky business. I’m looking at it from a sense of paternal love, because playing his father for seven years and loving the kid as I do — well, he’s 40, but he’s my kid, and I love him.”
Bryan Cranston reacts to his ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ co-star Frankie Muniz’s crash during a practice lap at the Ford's Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic, where he was there to cheer him on. Frankie has since been released from the hospital but will no longer compete in the race.
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) November 12, 2026
“When I watch him race, I’m a little nervous, I’m a little apprehensive,” the 70-year-old actor added.
