Frankie Muniz withdraws from Daytona veterans exhibition race after crash

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Actor-turned-racing driver Frankie Muniz has been released from hospital after a crash during practice at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Muniz, best known for his role…

Actor-turned-racing driver Frankie Muniz has been released from hospital after a crash during practice at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.

Muniz, best known for his role in the television series Malcolm in the Middle, was injured while preparing for a charity event supporting veterans.

His Nascar team, Reaume Brothers Racing, said earlier in the day that he had been taken to a local medical facility for evaluation after the crash but was awake and alert, according to a social media post.

Later, Ford Racing confirmed the 40-year-old had been discharged from hospital but would not compete in the event.

“I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in Ford’s Proud to Honour event tonight,” Muniz said in a statement released by Ford Racing.

“I am a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me. I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and the staff here at the hospital.”

The exhibition race featured Ford-affiliated drivers competing in teams representing branches of the United States military and was organised to raise money for six charities supporting military personnel and veterans.

Muniz had been scheduled to partner Nascar driver Austin Cindric as part of Team Air Force. Ford development driver Jenson Altzman took his place after the crash.

Muniz said he had been looking forward to the event because of its focus on honouring military service personnel.

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