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Connor Zilisch Injured Celebrating Watkins Glen Victory

8/10/2025

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Connor Zilisch, the NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader, suffered a collarbone fracture after a fall while celebrating his thrilling sixth victory at Watkins Glen. Though hospitalized, he thankfully escaped with no head injuries. Earlier in the race, a collision with teammate Shane van Gisbergen forced van Gisbergen to retire, but Zilisch rallied to take the lead before a dramatic crash concluded the event.

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Connor Zilisch, the NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader, suffered a collarbone fracture after a fall while celebrating his thrilling sixth victory at Watkins Glen. Though hospitalized, he thankfully escaped with no head injuries. Earlier in the race, a collision with teammate Shane van Gisbergen forced van Gisbergen to retire, but Zilisch rallied to take the lead before a dramatic crash concluded the event.