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Frankie Muniz says he’s lucky to be walking after his practice crash at Daytona International Speedway, and that safety workers had to cut the roof off his car to get him out.
Muniz crashed Wednesday while practicing for Ford‘s Proud to Honor Veterans Day event on Daytona’s road course. He was taken to a local hospital and released later that day. In a video update, he said he has no major injuries.
“I first of all want to say I’m doing okay. I’m extremely sore but fortunately no major injuries,” Muniz said.
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‘We Had to Cut the Roof Off’
Muniz said getting him out of the car took work, and the safety team used the jaws of life to remove the roof.
“You know it was tough getting me out of the car. We had to cut the roof off, but got me out safely,” he said. “Got me to the hospital, and all is well. So recovering now, and you know I’ll be back on the track soon.”
He credited the car for protecting him.
“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,” Muniz said.
‘Grateful to Be Walking’
Muniz apologized for missing the event, which honored each branch of the U.S. military. He was set to represent the Air Force alongside Austin Cindric.
“I’m really, really sorry to have had that happen. Obviously, in practice, I was really looking forward to representing the Air Force and all of our military on Veterans Day and getting a race with some of my favorite drivers, some of the best drivers,” he said.
“I want to say thank you to everybody who has reached out wishing me well and for all their thoughts and prayers. I can honestly say that I’m grateful to be walking right now.”
Muniz said he is heading home to Phoenix to recover.
“Can’t wait, but thank you to everybody for reaching out and being concerned, and I’m feeling good, and yeah, see you at the racetrack soon.”
Muniz’s Racing in 2026
Muniz drove full time for Team Reaume in the Craftsman Truck Series this season and won the Pirelli GT4 America Am championship with co-driver Tyler Stone.
Pit This Time wishes Frankie Muniz a quick and full recovery.
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