Watkins Glen, NY – NASCAR XFINITY Series -Points Leader Connor Zilian broke his collarbone After a hard fall in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen International.
After his leading sixth victory, Zilian climbed on the roof of his No. 88 Chevrolet to celebrate. He slipped after he apparently got his left foot imprisoned in the side window of the driver of the driver and tumbled awkward on the asphalt.
A different perspective Of the fall, also circulated on social media.
The 19-year-old Zilian was brought on a plate to the trackside medical center and then transported to a hospital for further evaluation. About two hours later he placed X that he had a broken collarbone and that CT scans did not show a head injury.
“Thank everyone for reaching today,” placed Zilische. “I am out of the hospital and I am already getting better. Grateful for all doctors for quick attention and grateful it was not worse.”
Chris Graythen via Getty images
Trackhouse Racing withdrew the No. 87 Chevrolet that Zilisch was planned to ride in the cup race in Watkins Glen on Sunday. The next Xfinity Start of Zilisch is planned for August 22 in Daytona International Speedway.
The scary incident ended an eventful day for Zilische, which drives for the JR Motorsports team of Dale Earnhardt Jr.
After starting the pole position, Zilian teammate Shane van Gisbergen destroyed while he fought for the lead in round 65. After being bumped from the lead to the fifth on a restart, Zilische first went again and led the last four laps.
“He did so great work to get back through the field and the lead,” Crew Chief Mardy Lindley told Siriusxm Nascar Radio after the race. “Now pray for Connor that he is fine. I think he is doing well.”
Earlier this season, Zilian missed a race on Texas Motor Speedway after storing a back injury during a crash at Talladega Superspeedway. He has placed 11 consecutive top-five Finishes and five victories since his return.
