‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star, race car driver Frankie Muniz hospitalized after Daytona crash

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz was hospitalized Wednesday following a practice-lap crash at Daytona International Speedway, according to his racing team. Team Reaume said the “Malcolm in the Middle” star was “awake and alert.” The 40-year-old Muniz was practicing for a Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic event, a benefit race set for Wednesday night at Daytona s road course. “We’ll share updates as they become available,” Team Reaume posted on X that it would provide updates when available while thanking followers for respecting Frankie’s privacy at this time.” Muniz and NASCAR driver Austin Cindric were set to represent Team Air Force in an exhibition race that benefits six nonprofits that support military and veteran communities through the Proud to Honor Fund, according to a NASCAR release. A dozen Ford Racing drivers were split into six teams to race head-to-head in Mustang Dark Horse cars in honor of a branch of the U.S. military