During the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at Watkins Glen, 19-year-old Connor Zilisch delivered yet another masterful performance, clinching his sixth win of the season. But the celebration turned harrowing when he attempted to climb onto his No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet and lost his footing. He fell hard, landing headfirst on the concrete in Victory Lane, prompting an immediate medical response as officials swiftly placed him on a backboard and wheeled him away on a stretcher.
The scene was so shocking that the CW Network abruptly cut to a commercial to spare viewers. On the broadcast, announcer Dillon Welch confirmed that Zilisch was awake and communicating with medical personnel, an important reassurance. Fans and fellow racers watched him in alarm as the unthinkable celebration misstep unfolded. Following immediate on-site care, Connor was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. NASCAR and JR Motorsports later confirmed that he was awake and alert, easing initial fears. Despite the severity of the fall, the early head CT scan came back clear, delivering a sigh of relief for fans and teammates alike.
However, the worst was confirmed. Connor suffered a broken collarbone. Thankfully, no head injury was found. The nature of a broken collarbone typically means several weeks of recovery; fortunately, his condition avoided more serious harm.
Taking to X, he shared, “Thank you everybody for reaching out today. I’m out of the hospital and getting better already. Thankfully, CT scans for my head are clear, I just have a broken collarbone. Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasn’t any worse..”
Thank you everybody for reaching out today. I’m out of the hospital and getting better already. Thankfully, CT scans for my head are clear, I just have a broken collarbone. Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasn’t any worse.
— Connor Zilisch (@ConnorZilisch) August 10, 2025
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