Connor Zilisch claims that at least one NASCAR team instituted new victory lane celebration protocols after he fell off his car and broke his collarbone following his victory in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen this past weekend.

While climbing from his car in victory lane, Zilisch fell from the car with his head making direct contact with the ground. It’s unclear what exactly caused him to fall, but video shows that while he was initially climbing from the car his foot slipped on the window netting. However, he was able to initially recover and climb out of the car with one foot on the roof and the other on the window net. He then appeared to slip a second time and this time it looks as if his foot got caught inside the car. He then landed head first on the ground.

What happened to Connor in victory lane. He’s been taken to the infield care center at this time.#NASCAR https://t.co/cJLBWk4O1Y pic.twitter.com/LAZ0j2VTjY

— Speedway Digest (@speedwaydigest) August 9, 2025

In an appearance on the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Zilisch shared, “I’m not going to name names, but a driver at the airport he goes, ‘Yeah, in our pre-race meeting today their [competition] director, whoever said that if we win, we can’t stand on the car anymore.’ It was like a new rule for them.”

Following his appearance on Door Bumper Clear, Zilisch underwent surgery to treat his broken collarbone. He shared an update on social media indicating the surgery was to help speed up the healing process. He said, “Had surgery on my collarbone this morning to get a plate and screws put in to help with the healing process. It’s been a tough few days for me mentally, but the love everyone has shown me has certainly helped make things easier. I seriously appreciate it, love you all!”

Additionally, he shared he was given a bracelet in the hospital that read, “Fall risk.” He commented, “The bracelet I got in the hospital this morning bc of anesthesia. Can’t make this stuff up.”

The bracelet I got in the hospital this morning bc of anesthesia. Can’t make this stuff up😂 pic.twitter.com/FEUo2wTYea

— Connor Zilisch (@ConnorZilisch) August 12, 2025

No timeline on when Zilisch might return has been shared. The Mayo Clinic indicates that a broken collarbone typically takes between 6 to 12 weeks for adults.

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