Frankie Muniz Hospitalized After Daytona Race Crash

Frankie Muniz experienced a crash at the Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday during practice for a Veterans Day race, leading to his hospitalization. Reports indicate that the former ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ actor, now a racecar driver, remained ‘awake and alert’ while being transported to a medical facility for observation. However, he did not participate in the Wednesday night race, as Ford Racing informed TMZ.

The 40-year-old was set to compete for Team Air Force in Ford’s Veterans Day Classic, as mentioned by Entertainment Tonight. During the incident, the top of Muniz’s car had to be cut off to facilitate his exit from the vehicle.

Entertainment Tonight also noted that Bryan Cranston, Muniz’s former co-star from ‘Malcolm in the Middle,’ was anticipated to support him at the race.

Earlier in April, Muniz was involved in another crash during practice but escaped without serious injuries, according to TMZ.

Muniz began his racing career in 2004 when he participated in his first celebrity race and eventually turned professional. His involvement in racing follows a successful acting career as a child star.

Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for Muniz and Ford Racing for comments. This report included contributions from Christina Dugan Ramirez and Brie Stimson, both working as entertainment and breaking news writers for Fox News Digital.