NASCAR Xfinity Leader Zilisch Breaks Collarbone Celebrating Watkins Glen Win

Connor Zilisch, the NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader, suffered a broken collarbone after falling from his No. 88 Chevrolet during victory lane celebrations at Watkins Glen International following his sixth win of the season. The 19-year-old slipped while climbing onto his car's roof, landing hard on the asphalt, and was quickly attended to by medical personnel before being transported to a hospital. CT scans confirmed no head injuries, and Zilisch expressed gratitude for the swift medical response and reassured fans he was recovering. As a result of the injury, Trackhouse Racing withdrew his No. 87 Chevrolet entry from the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, where Zilisch was scheduled to make his fourth Cup start of the season. Despite the setback, Zilisch has had an impressive season with 11 consecutive top-five finishes and five wins since returning from a previous back injury. The Xfinity Series has an off week before resuming in late August, and updates on Zilisch's condition will be provided as available.