Victory Lane in the 2025 Watkins Glen Xfinity Series race had just begun to fill with applause when 19-year-old Connor Zilisch’s celebration took a terrible turn after he broke his collarbone after slipping off the roof of his car. A few hours later, Jim, his father, established the well-known Zilisch balance between humor and concern. On Facebook, he assured fans that Connor was “conscious and back to himself” and heading for further evaluation. Then, on X, he added: “Silver lining. Pooping himself is no longer his most embarrassing moment.” It was classic Zilisch family banter, resonating with years of lighthearted taunting and unwavering encouragement. Connor’s path from go-kart circuits to NASCAR has been influenced not just by his talent and determination but also by his parents,

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