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Connor Zilisch Shares Injury Update After Watkins Glen Fall Left Him Hospitalized
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JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch has shared an injury update following a horrific fall at Watkins Glen. The 19-year-old driver fell as he climbed out of the No. 88 Chevrolet to celebrate his NASCAR Xfinity Series win.
Zilisch was immediately seen my medical personnel and the on-site medical center before being transported to a local hospital for further tests including CT scans. The driver has since shared an update to social media revealing that he has broken his collarbone.
"Thank you everybody for reaching out today. I'm out of the hospital and getting better already. Thankfully, CT scans for my head are clear, I just have a broken collarbone. Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasn't any worse."
Thank you everybody for reaching out today. I'm out of the hospital and getting better already. Thankfully, CT scans for my head are clear, I just have a broken collarbone. Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasn't any worse.❤️ — Connor Zilisch (@ConnorZilisch) August 10, 2025
Zilisch was also due to race in the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen later today with Trackhouse Racing, which would have been his fourth career start in the top series. The team, led by Justin Marks, has since confirmed that it has withdrawn the No. 87 Red Bull Chevrolet from the event.
Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August...
Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 09, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York. MoreZilisch led 60 of the 82 lap race in the Xfinity Series Mission 200 at Watkins Glen and his win contributed to him leading the series' standings with 823 points, a seven point lead over Justin Allgaier in second.
2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series: Current standings
