NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader Connor Zilisch has suffered a broken collarbone after slipping during his victory lane celebration at Watkins Glen International on Saturday, 9 August 2025. The 19-year-old rising star, who claimed his sixth win of the season in the Mission 200, was injured when he fell from the roof of his No. 88 car, prompting immediate medical attention. The incident has forced him to withdraw from Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race, raising questions over whether he will be fit to compete in the coming weeks.
Zilisch's triumph at Watkins Glen was set to be another highlight in a breakthrough season. After securing the chequered flag, the Trackhouse Racing driver climbed onto the roof of his Chevrolet to celebrate. However, the jubilant moment quickly turned into a scare when he lost his balance. Witnesses reported that his foot became caught in the window netting, with victory lane fluids making the car's surface slick.
