Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz was released from hospital on Wednesday evening after crashing during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway, and said he was “a little sore” but that his car had protected him.
Muniz, 40, had been taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation after the crash, his team said. Team Reaume said he was “awake and alert” after the incident.
“I am a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me,” Muniz said in a statement released through Ford Racing. He thanked Ford Racing, Daytona International Speedway and hospital staff.
The crash happened during practice for Ford’s “Proud To Honor Veterans Day Classic,” a benefit race at Daytona’s road course on Wednesday night. Muniz did not take part in the event.
NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski told reporters the crash was not caused by a vehicle malfunction, according to USA Today.
Muniz, best known for the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Team Reaume.
Source: USA Today
