JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch has shared an injury update following a horrific fall at Watkins Glen. The 19-year-old driver fell as he climbed out of the No. 88 Chevrolet to celebrate his NASCAR Xfinity Series win.
Zilisch was immediately seen my medical personnel and the on-site medical center before being transported to a local hospital for further tests including CT scans. The driver has since shared an update to social media revealing that he has broken his collarbone.
"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."
Zilisch was also due to race in the upcoming NASCAR Cup