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One of the strangest and scariest moments in motorsport took place after Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen.
Connor Zilisch, the winner of Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race, provided an update on his condition after a frightening fall during the celebration at Watkins Glen. The 19-year-old emerged victorious in a race marked by a massive 16-car crash but suffered a fall from his car in the victory lane. While trying to climb onto the car’s roof, the young American slipped and fell awkwardly to the ground, briefly losing consciousness. Subsequently, Zilisch was taken to the hospital on a stretcher after the TV coverage switched to commercials. Later the same day, he shared an update on social media, revealing he had only incurred a broken collarbone and expressed gratitude for the medical staff’s prompt care. Due to the incident, Trackhouse Racing withdrew Zilisch’s #88 car from the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, as the Xfinity Series serves as a developmental tier for drivers.
