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Connor Zilisch returns from collarbone surgery to win NASCAR Xfinity Portland: "Hurts so good"

19-year-old Connor Zilisch is beginning to look unstoppable in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Three weeks ago, he broke his collarbone when he fell from his car during Victory Lane celebrations at Watkins Glen. He started the race at Daytona one week later, but it was relief driver Parker Kligerman who drove the No. 88 to the win.

And on Saturday at Portland, Zilisch was dominant but still had to fight through a series of chaotic restarts late. In the end, he captured his eighth win of the 2025 season and his sixth victory in the last seven races! 

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