19-year-old Connor Zilisch fell from his race-winning car at Watkins Glen in a frightening moment that left the entire NASCAR community stunned. Thankfully, he escaped with only broken collarbone, which prevented him from competing in the NASCAR Cup race on Sunday.
However, the focus is now on getting Zilisch fully healed in time to compete for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship. The rookie sensation has six wins this year, and currently leads the regular season point standings. The next race takes place at Daytona International Speedway on August 22nd, and there but still three races until the NXS playoffs get underway.
On Tuesday, Zilisch provided the following update regarding his recovery: “Wanted to give everyone a quick update. Had surgery on my collarbone this morning to get a plate and screws to help with the healing process. Been a tough few days for me mentally, but all the love you guys have shown has certainly helped. Thank you.”
Connor Zilisch taken away via stretcher, JR Motorsports Chevrolet
Photo by: Sean Gardner / Getty Images
The teenager has also been using humor after his Victory Lane tumble went viral, responding to video of the fall with the following message: “Now that I know I’ll be alright, it’s gonna be tough to make a comeback from this generational aura debt. Dang, at least I won.”
Zilisch also appeared on the Door Bumper Clear podcast this week, his right arm in a sling. “The last thing I remember, I was split on the door so I had one leg in and one leg out of the car,” he said on the podcast. “The last I remember, and I don’t know why, but I thought I was going to break my femur. My leg was stuck. I thought I was done.”
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