NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Connor Zilisch shared that he had surgery to repair his broken collarbone after he slipped and fell of his car in victory lane at Watkins Glen.
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
Zilisch explained on the Door Bumper Clear podcast what happened, “The last thing I remember is I was split on the door. So I had one leg in the car, one leg out the car. The last thing I remember is thinking — I don’t know why— but I thought I was going to break my femur. My leg was stuck. I thought I was going to get caught in the headrest and I thought I was done.”
After being transported to a local hospital and evaluated, Zilisch shared that he broke his collarbone, but CT scans for his head came back clear.
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
Now, in an update posted to social media earlier today, Zilisch shared he underwent surgery to speed up the healing process. He stated, “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!”
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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