Heartbreaking. That’s the only way to describe Connor Zilisch’s collarbone injury after the 19-year-old fell while celebrating his Xfinity Series win at Watkins Glen. Widely regarded as a ‘generational talent’, the youngster was having quite a season, with 6 wins in NASCAR’s second tier in his rookie campaign, along with a handful of appearances in Cup. However, the recent setback will keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future, a bitter blow to his playoff ambitions.

But despite the less-than-ideal circumstances, Justin Marks is showing loyalty to his driver. The Trackhouse Racing owner refused to name a replacement for the No. 87 Chevy when it became clear that Zilisch would be forced to withdraw, and explained the underlying reasons behind his decision.

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