One in all NASCAR’s brightest younger stars in Connor Zilisch may miss time after falling in Victory Lane following his victory within the Aug. 9 NASCAR Xfinity Collection race at Watkins Glen.
Zilisch slipped on the door of his No. 88 Chevrolet earlier than struggling a hard fall in Victory Lane and breaking his collarbone. He underwent profitable surgical procedure on Tuesday, with a timetable for his return but to be introduced.
Even in gentle of the viral incident, NASCAR is not going to limit drivers from celebrating in a sure means transferring ahead, per NASCAR’s Mike Forde.
Drivers have lengthy climbed on the roof or door of their automobiles on the frontstretch and in Victory Lane to rejoice victories, however accidents stemming from that motion are uncommon.
After profitable the Cup Collection race at Watkins Glen on Aug. 10, Shane van Gisbergen — who will probably be Zilisch’s Cup Collection teammate at Trackhouse Racing in 2026 — rigorously climbed out of his No. 88 Chevrolet — one thing he does often, not simply in response to Zilisch’s fall.
