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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Connor Zilisch injury update: NASCAR driver falls after winning Xfinity Series race
Connor Zilisch's celebration of his NASCAR Xfinity Series win on Saturday, Aug. 9, quickly turned into a scary moment. While in Victory Lane following the Mission 200 at The Glen, the 19-year-old JR Motorsports driver placed his right foot on the roof of his No. 88 Chevrolet and his left foot on the window. He then appeared to lose his balance, with his left foot getting caught inside his car and twisting as he fell hard to the pavement. Zilisch did not immediately move. Medical personnel put him on a backboard and loaded him into an ambulance. He was transported to the infield care center before being moved to a local hospital for further evaluation. It was later determined he broke his collarbone. Connor Zilisch injury update Zilisch was released from the hospital Saturday evening. He offered his own update on social media. At Watkins Glen, he earned his sixth victory of the season. He remains one of NASCAR's most talented prospects and is expected to jump to the Cup Series full-time next season. Zilisch was scheduled to run the Cup Series' Go Bowling at The Glen for Trackhouse Racing on Sunday. He qualified 25th early Saturday afternoon. But Trackhouse released a statement Saturday night announcing it was withdrawing Zilisch's entry. Each car on the inside row that lined up behind Zilisch will move up a row. (This story was updated to add new information.) This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Connor Zilisch falls after winning NASCAR Xfinity race: Injury update
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Connor Zilisch breaks collarbone in fall after NASCAR Xfinity victory at Watkins Glen
Published Aug 10, 2025 • 1 minute read Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 09, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York. Photo by Sean Gardner / Getty Images WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader Connor Zilisch broke his collarbone after a hard fall in victory lane at Watkins Glen International. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account After his series-leading sixth victory, Zilisch was climbing onto the roof of his No. 88 Chevrolet to celebrate. He slipped after apparently getting his left foot caught in the driver's side window netting and tumbled awkwardly onto the asphalt. The 19-year-old Zilisch was taken on a backboard to the trackside medical center and then transported to a hospital for further evaluation. He posted on X about two hours later that he had a broken collarbone, and that CT scans showed no head injury. 'Thank you everybody for reaching out today,' Zilisch posted. 'I'm out of the hospital and getting better already. Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasn't any worse.' Trackhouse Racing withdrew the No. 87 Chevrolet that Zilisch had been scheduled to drive in the Cup race Sunday at Watkins Glen. Zilisch's next Xfinity start is scheduled for Aug. 22 at Daytona International Speedway. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The scary incident capped an eventful day for Zilisch, who drives for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports team. After starting from the pole position, Zilisch wrecked teammate Shane van Gisbergen while battling for the lead on Lap 65. After being bumped from the lead to fifth on a restart, Zilisch retook first and led the final four laps. 'He did such a great job of getting back through the field and getting the lead,' crew chief Mardy Lindley told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio after the race. 'Praying for Connor right now that he's OK. I think he's going to be fine.' Zilisch missed a race earlier this season at Texas Motor Speedway after sustaining a back injury during a crash at Talladega Superspeedway. He has posted 11 consecutive top-five finishes and five wins since his return. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Care for a wager? Head to our sports betting section for news and odds. Columnists Columnists Sunshine Girls Sports Toronto & GTA
New York Post
2 days ago
- Automotive
- New York Post
Connor Zilisch breaks collarbone in fall after NASCAR Xfinity victory at Watkins Glen
Auto racers have had their share of injuries from high-speed crashes over the years, but for Connor Zilisch, danger struck him after a victory. The NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader broke his collarbone after a hard fall in victory lane at Watkins Glen International, according to the Associated Press. After his series-leading sixth victory, Zilisch was climbing onto the roof of his No. 88 Chevrolet to celebrate. He slipped after apparently getting his left foot caught in the driver's side window netting and tumbled awkwardly onto the asphalt. Zilisch, who turned 19 in July, was taken on a backboard to the trackside medical center and then transported to a hospital for further evaluation. He posted on X about two hours later that he had a broken collarbone, and that CT scans showed no head injury. 'Thank you everybody for reaching out today,' posted Zilisch, who drives for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports team.. 'I'm out of the hospital and getting better already. Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasn't any worse.' The scary incident capped an eventful day for Zilisch. After starting from the pole position, he wrecked teammate Shane van Gisbergen while battling for the lead on Lap 65. NASCAR Xfinity Series points Connor Zilisch leader broke his collarbone after a hard fall in victory lane at Watkins Glen International on Aug. 9, 2025. @speedwaydigest / X After being bumped from the lead to fifth on a restart, Zilisch retook first and led the final four laps. 'He did such a great job of getting back through the field and getting the lead,' crew chief Mardy Lindley told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio after the race. 'Praying for Connor right now that he's OK. I think he's going to be fine.' Zilisch, who picked up his sixth victory this season in the Xfinity Series and seventh overall in the series, was scheduled to race in Sunday afternoon's Go Bowling at The Glen Cup Series race, but there was no update if he would be to race, but it seems unlikely. Connor Zilisch walks back to his car after winning the Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Later in his celebration, he broke his collarbone after falling out of his car. Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images He has posted 11 consecutive top-five finishes and five wins since his return Zilisch's first win came last year at Watkins Glen in his series debut. This isn't the first time this year that Zilisch was injured during a race. Earlier this season, he missed a race at Texas Motor Speedway after sustaining a back injury during a crash at Talladega Superspeedway. — with AP
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Connor Zilisch Shares First Message As JR Motorsports Confirms Texas Absence
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Connor Zilisch will miss the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway after sustaining a back injury during a wreck at Talladega Superspeedway. As the JR Motorsports driver set his sights on the finish line in Talladega, he got caught up in a wreck with Richard Childress Racing driver Jesse Love. Love clipped the rear of Zilisch's No.88 Chevrolet, causing the 18-year-old to spin and collide head-on into the barriers. After being cleared by the infield medical center, Zilisch was expected to be racing this weekend in Texas. However, JR Motorsports has now confirmed that he will miss this weekend's racing due to an ongoing back injury sustained from the crash. Kyle Larson will take his place. The team shared: "Kyle Larson will sub for Connor Zilisch behind the wheel of the No. 88 Chevrolet this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway as Zilisch continues to recover from a lower back injury sustained last weekend at Talladega." Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black's Tire at Rockingham Speedway on April 19, 2025 in... Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black's Tire at Rockingham Speedway on April 19, 2025 in Rockingham, North Carolina. (Photo by) MoreAddressing the news on social media, Zilisch explained: "Thank you to @KyleLarsonRacin for stepping up for me this weekend and everyone who has helped me through this process. Doing everything I can to be back as soon as possible." Thank you to @KyleLarsonRacin for stepping up for me this weekend and everyone who has helped me through this process. Doing everything I can to be back as soon as possible❤️ — Connor Zilisch (@ConnorZilisch) April 30, 2025 As per the message from the driver, it is not clear when he will make his racing return at this stage. Love commented on the crash following the race. He explained, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports: "I just got really good pushes there at the end. "I was able to lift enough off of [Turn] 2 to get big pushes. I kind of thought we made our bed and were not in a good spot to win, and then I was able to get Austin [Hill] connected to me and he was able to give me some good pushes down the backstretch for a few laps. It was definitely tough how that ended. I hope my friend is okay. "I'm not going to comment on what I thought happened there yet. I just want to go check on him and make sure he's alright. Looked like a really hard hit, and he really hasn't taken many hard hits yet." The NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 300 is set to take place at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday May 3 at 2 p.m. ET.
