Connor Zilisch’s Saturday at Watkins Glen was meant to be one to remember and it was, though not entirely for the reason he expected. The JR Motorsports driver dominated the Mission 200 at the Glen, turning a pole start into a convincing win and cementing his status as one of NASCAR’s brightest young prospects. But the celebrations took an unexpected turn in Victory Lane, when a misstep during the post-race festivities left the 19-year-old shaken and his Cup Series run on Sunday in question.

While fans and teams anxiously awaited word on his condition. Zilisch remained quiet in the hours following the incident. Now, the youngster has finally broken the silence, sharing his first update on the situation, a message that comes with relief for those who feared the worst after the traumatic en

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