Connor Zilisch, a rookie in NASCAR, suffered a broken collarbone after an accident while celebrating his victory at the Mission 200 in Watkins Glen. He fell off the roof of his car while posing for photographs, landing head-first on the ground. Fortunately, scans revealed no head injuries, and he confirmed his recovery on social media. Zilisch had won six races this season and was preparing for the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, but his participation was officially withdrawn due to his injury. He is expected to move full-time to the Cup Series in 2026.
Connor Zilisch, a NASCAR rookie, broke his collarbone after falling off the roof of his car while celebrating his win at the Xfinity Series race.
Following the incident, Zilisch was taken to the hospital but confirmed he did not suffer a head injury and is thankful for the quick attention of medics.
Zilisch had a successful Xfinity Series season, marking his sixth win, and was scheduled to compete in the Cup Series at Watkins Glen.
Despite his injury, Zilisch expressed gratitude on social media for support received and confirmed he is recovering, with plans to move full-time to the Cup Series in 2026.
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