Accounts differ on who issued that statement. Most attribute it to his racing team, Team Reaume. One credits a Ford spokesperson, and another presents it as information from the entertainment outlet that first reported the crash. Muniz is being monitored and evaluated.

The speedway was closed to the public when the crash happened, just before Muniz was due to be interviewed about driving for Team Air Force at Ford's Veterans Day Classic. Emergency crews cut him out of the vehicle, which sustained heavy damage on the driver's side. Photographs of the car showed significant damage to the roof.

NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski said Ford Racing reviewed the data and confirmed the crash was not caused by a mechanical issue. Muniz will not take part in the race. The event, whose name varies slightly between accounts, is an exhibition for 12 drivers in Ford Mustangs and honors the six branches of the U.S. military. Muniz was to drive for Team Air Force alongside NASCAR driver Austin Cindric. Reports differ on timing: one says the race went ahead Wednesday evening as scheduled, another gives November 12 as its date. Bryan Cranston, a former co-star of Muniz, was expected to attend.

Muniz is known for the sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle" and for the films "Agent Cody Banks" and "Big Fat Liar." He has pursued a NASCAR career since 2021 and has been a full-time driver with Team Reaume since the 2025 season. He competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the No. 33 Ford F-150. His best finish there is 10th, at the 2025 season opener at Daytona. He was unhurt in an earlier crash at Elko Speedway in Minnesota, when he hit the wall.

In an earlier interview, Muniz said his participation in the veterans-honoring race was a tribute to his father and grandfather, both of whom served in the U.S. military. His grandfather, John Preli, served in the Navy during World War II. His father, Francisco, served in the Navy and Air Force for more than 20 years.