FILE - rankie Muniz, driver of the #33 Dr Sheffield's The Original Toothpaste Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 21, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg
Frankie Muniz says he’s still "processing" everything but he’s doing fine a day after crashing during a practice race at Daytona International Speedway.
Muniz was practicing for Ford’s "Proud to Honor" event for Veteran’s Day.
Frankie Muniz responds after crash
Dig deeper:
Muniz shared a video on X thanking the Ford Racing and safety team for getting him out of the car following the crash.
The actor-turned-race-car-driver said he’s doing OK and he’s "extremely sore."
What they're saying:
"Fortunatey, no major injuries. I’m not 100% sure how that’s the case but that’s just a testament to how well built the Ford Mustang Darkhorse R cars are," Muniz said in part.
Muniz went on to apologize and shared his disappointment with being unable to partake in the race on Wednesday.
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Frankie Muniz crashes at Daytona
The backstory:
According to Entertainment Tonight, who was at the scene of the incident, Muniz crashed during a practice lap. Rescue crews had to cut off the top of his car to get him out.
A photo of the Team Air Force car Muniz was expected to drive showed significant damage to the vehicle's roof following the crash.
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The Source: Information for this article was taken from a video shared on Frankie Muniz’s X account on Nov. 12, 2026, and previous reporting by LiveNOW from FOX. This story was reported from San Jose.