How quickly can a moment of celebration turn into a medical emergency? That question echoed through Watkins Glen International on Saturday, as Connor Zilisch’s sixth NASCAR Xfinity Series win of 2025 was marred by a terrifying accident, not during the race, but in the moments that followed his triumph. The impact stunned the crowd and left the NASCAR world in shock. Zilisch was stretchered from the scene and rushed to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, as fans and fellow drivers flooded social media with messages of support and concern.

The race itself was packed with drama. After dominating from pole position and driving a masterful race in the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, Zilisch navigated early chaos as Ryan Sieg spun into Turn 6 and hit Josh Bilicki, while Annunziata and Al

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