WATKINS GLEN, New York — Connor Zilisch , the 19-year-old JR Motorsports NASCAR Xfinity Series driver taking the motorsport by storm, confirmed he broke his collarbone after falling while celebrating his race win Saturday.

The incident happened shortly after the Mission 200 At The Glen in New York.

After the race, Zilisch climbed out the driver window of his car to stand on the door while being sprayed with liquid in celebration. He lost his footing and slipped, landing on the ground head first. It appeared in the video that his foot may have been caught in the window net hanging off the side of the door.

He didn't immediately get up after the fall, but was seen on camera slightly moving.

"Thank you everybody for reaching out today. I’m out of the hospital and getting better alrea

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