Frankie Muniz rushed to hospital after crashing his car during practice ahead of Florida race

Celebrity News exclusive details See more of our coverage in your search results. Frankie Muniz was rushed to a Florida hospital on Wednesday while practicing for an upcoming race. The actor-turned-race car driver “was involved in an incident while practicing for today’s Proud to Honor [Veterans Day Classic] at Daytona International Speedway,” a rep for Ford told us. Muniz “was transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation,” per the rep, who noted that he is “awake and alert.” Page Six is told that the 40-year-old crashed his car, but additional details were not immediately available. Frankie Muniz (pictured in October) was rushed to a Florida hospital on Wednesday while practicing for an upcoming race. Getty Images We interviewed Muniz shortly before the big race, which he was “excited” and “thrilled” about. The first-of-its-kind event, which will be held Wednesday night at Daytona International Speedway, will feature racing and music in support of service members and military families. “My dad was in the Air Force and the Navy, and my grandfather was in the Navy,” Muniz said of why his participation felt extra special. “We owe so much to [our veterans], and the fact that I get to race and raise awareness and give back to so many families who have given us Americans everything, I knew I wanted to be a part of it, especially to honor my father and grandfather.” When Muniz was younger, he told us he contemplated joining the Air Force. “I guess there’s still time for that to be my next career!” he quipped, as he’s famously gone from successful actor to accomplished race car driver. And in between, the “Malcolm in the Middle” star was involved with a few different musical groups as both a drummer and manager before acquiring and selling an olive oil company with his recently estranged wife, Paige Price. Elaborating on the “many lives” he’s lived over the years, Muniz — who shares 5-year-old son Mauz with Price — emphasized he “did not choose those things because they’re in the spotlight; they just happen to be. In that same sense, it almost puts more pressure [on me] … that I actually use as motivation to prove myself.” Muniz also told us that his on-screen dad in “Malcolm in the Middle,” Bryan Cranston, has “always been so supportive” of all his career endeavors — and racing is no different. In fact, he credited the Emmy winner with getting him into the sport back in 2004 and gushed over the “full-circle moment” of having Cranston come to Wednesday’s big race to cheer him on. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!