Actor-Turned-Driver Frankie Muniz Steps Back From Race After Suffering Injury In Freak Accident

Frankie Muniz said he is stepping away from NASCAR for several weeks after breaking his wrist in a freak fall at home.

The former “Malcom in the Middle” star announced the setback in an X post Thursday, joking that “the phrase ‘FML’ (Frankie Muniz’s Life) takes on new meaning with moments like these.” He told fans he will miss this weekend’s Darlington race and other upcoming competitions while he recovers from a distal radius fracture. (RELATED: Country Star Bill Anderson Cancels Grand Ole Opry Appearance After ‘Freak Accident’)

“Yesterday, I fell from the top of a ladder while changing the batteries in a Ring camera in my backyard,” Muniz wrote. “Note to self: heed the ladder warning that says, ‘Do not sit or stand on top step.’”

The phrase “FML” (Frankie Muniz’s Life) takes on new meaning with moments like these. I’m disappointed to share that I won’t be racing at Darlington this weekend or for the next few weeks due to a distal radius fracture. Yesterday, I fell from the top of a ladder while changing… pic.twitter.com/oARhPDJpxT

— Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz) August 28, 2025

“In hindsight, a taller ladder would’ve been smarter,” he quipped.

The actor-turned-driver called the injury a major setback but said he was thankful it wasn’t more serious.

“While I’m gutted to miss the races, I’m grateful it wasn’t worse. I feel for my team, who’ve poured their hearts into this season, and I’m thankful for @FordPerformance and their unwavering support,” Muniz wrote.

LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 20: Frankie Muniz, driver of the #33 Black Cat Fireworks Ford, enters his truck to practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono Raceway on June 20, 2025 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

“The doctor estimates a 6-8 week recovery, so I’ll be back in the driver’s seat as soon as I’m cleared,” he continued.

Fans quickly flooded his post with messages of support.

NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 17: Frankie Muniz, driver of the #33 Levrack Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

The injury comes at a critical moment for NASCAR, with the Truck Series playoffs set to kick off Aug. 30 in South Carolina and just five races left on the season calendar.