Now, this is a wild and deeply concerning turn of events. As Motorsport.com reports, Frankie Muniz was transported to a local medical facility following an accident during practice at Daytona International Speedway.
Thankfully, the recent GT4 America Am champion and television star is described as being both awake and alert. According to an official statement from Ford, the incident occurred while he was preparing for the evening's special 'Proud to Honor' charity race, an event designed to honor Veteran's Day with twelve Ford drivers competing in all-Mustang machines.
Images of the machine shared by Entertainment Tonight revealed severe damage, requiring rescue workers to cut away the roof of the car. Muniz was scheduled to represent Team Air Force alongside NASCAR Cup Series driver and former Daytona 500 winner Austin Cindric.
The 40-year-old also competes in the NASCAR Truck Series for Team Reaume, driving a Ford run by Reaume Brothers Racing. Entertainment Tonight noted that Bryan Cranston, Muniz's former on-screen father from Malcolm in the Middle, was set to be at the track to support him.
Ford has stated that further updates will be shared as they become available, while asking for privacy for Muniz during this time.
