Connor Zilisch Nearly Hits Cameraman Amid Record Xfinity Win Streak

Connor Zilisch has been dominating the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series, securing his ninth victory and clinching the regular-season championship with a record-tying four consecutive wins. However, his post-race celebrations have raised serious safety concerns after a near-disaster at World Wide Technology Raceway where he nearly hit a cameraman during his burnout routine, just weeks after breaking his collarbone in a previous celebration accident. The incident sparked outrage among fans and the NASCAR community, who questioned the logic of having cameramen positioned on hot race tracks and called for NASCAR to reconsider post-race procedures to prevent potential tragedies. Social media erupted with calls to move winner interviews back to Victory Lane and to employ safer filming technologies like drones. Despite the growing concerns, Zilisch remains focused on racing, stating he is not chasing records but aims to win each week. This sequence of events has reignited the debate on balancing the spectacle of victory celebrations with the safety of all involved parties.