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Connor Zilisch Breaks Collarbone Celebrating Xfinity Victory, Will Miss Cup Series Race

NASCAR’s rapid on-site care ruled out head trauma; his return schedule now depends on a planned recovery timeline.

Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 09, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York.
Connor Zilisch slips and falls off his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York on August 09th.
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Emergency workers had to race auto-racer Connor Zilisch to hospital after he suffered a nasty fall celebrating his win at the XFinity Series Saturday.

Overview

  • Connor Zilisch suffered a broken collarbone after falling off his car in victory lane following his sixth Xfinity Series win of the season at Watkins Glen International.
  • The 19-year-old slipped when his left foot became entangled in the driver’s side window netting, sending him head-first onto the asphalt.
  • NASCAR medical crews immobilized him on a backboard, transported him to the infield care center and then a local hospital for further evaluation.
  • CT scans confirmed he was free of head injury and Zilisch later posted that he was awake, alert and grateful for the swift medical response.
  • Trackhouse Racing withdrew its No. 87 Cup Series entry at Watkins Glen, and Zilisch’s return to competition will follow his recovery progress.