Frankie Muniz is out of hospital following a practice crash at Daytona International Speedway, with the actor and racing driver confirming that he would miss the event he had been preparing for.

The Malcolm in the Middle star was taken for medical evaluation after the incident on 11 November, US time. He had been preparing for Ford’s Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. An initial update from his team said he was awake and alert; the Associated Press subsequently reported that he had been released.

A reassuring update after the crash

Muniz said he was sore and would sit out the event. That provides a more reassuring update than the initial news that he had been transported to a medical facility, although it should not be read as a confirmed timetable for his return to racing.

For fans who first knew him through television, the news is a reminder that motorsport is a substantial part of his career beyond acting. For now, the important update is his release from hospital, rather than speculation about when he might compete again.

We’re wishing him a smooth recovery.

Sources: Associated Press and NASCAR’s initial update.

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