Connor Zilisch suffers collarbone injury after celebration fall

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Watkins Glen, New York, NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch celebrated his sixth victory of the season in the Xfinity Series by climbing onto the roof of his No. 88 Chevrolet. During this celebratory act, he slipped, causing his left foot to get caught in the driver’s side window netting. As a result, Zilisch fell headfirst onto the ground and sustained a broken collarbone. After the accident, he was attended to onsite by medical personnel and later transported to the hospital for evaluation. NASCAR confirmed that he was "awake and alert" upon arrival at the medical facility. Following the incident, Zilisch took to social media to express gratitude for the support he received from fans and medical staff, indicating he was already recovering after being discharged from the hospital. His subsequent participation in the NASCAR Cup Series was affected, as Trackhouse Racing withdrew him from the No. 87 Chevrolet that he was scheduled to drive the following day. This came as a disappointment, considering his strong performance leading up to the incident. Before his fall, Zilisch had been involved in an eventful race day, having been the points leader and started from the pole position. He managed to win despite initially wrecking a teammate during a closely contested battle for the lead. The victory marked his return after missing a race earlier in the season due to an injury from a crash at Talladega. His recent success had included an impressive streak of 11 consecutive top-five finishes and five wins since his return. As of August 11, 2025, he aimed to resume his racing career with his next planned Xfinity Series start at Daytona International Speedway on August 22. This incident not only impacts Zilisch personally but also influences his team's standing and performance as they aim to remain competitive in the league's season.