Victory Lane in NASCAR has seen just about everything! From burnouts that leave the track smoking to champagne showers that drench everyone in sight. Think of Carl Edwards’ iconic backflips, Tony Stewart climbing the fence like a rock star, or Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s jubilant leap into a sea of fans. It’s that moment when adrenaline is still buzzing, the crowd is roaring, and the driver gets to celebrate the grind it took to get there.

But here’s the thing: as wild and fun as these celebrations look, they’re not all harmless. Sometimes, the thrill of the moment can lead to moves that make even the toughest veterans wince. And recently, Connor Zilisch’s celebration had seasoned pros like Denny Hamlin quietly thinking twice about how they climb out of their cars.

Denny Hamlin’s shock after Co

See Full Page