He wanted to celebrate the victory, but he fell and broke his collarbone: “I am grateful to all the doctors”

Connor Zilisch participated on Saturday, August 9, at a race in Watkins Glen, New York, from Nascar Xfinity Series and, after a dominant evolution, in which he drove in 60 of the 82 tours, secured his victory.

Connor Zilisch, unfortunate accident after the triumph in Nascar Xfinity Series: “I broke my collar”

Extremely happy, the athlete from Charlotte, North Carolina, began to celebrate the triumph and wanted to climb on his car, a JR Motosports Chevrolet. With a dose in hand, Zilisch got on the door, taking advantage of the open window and then lifted the right foot on the car ceiling.

After a moment of inattention, the winner of his race unbalanced and fell off the car, landing upside down. Zilisch remained motionless on the track and immediately benefited from the intervention of the doctors, who took it on the tar and took him to the medical center of the race.

19-YELD NASCAR STAR Connor Zilisch Broke His Collarbone Getting Out of His Car to Celebrate His Victory pic.twitter.com/7fg95kuobk

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Then, Zilisch was taken to the hospital in Dix, New York, following other consultations. Finally, the verdict received by the 19 -year -old pilot was a clavicle break. Zilisch came out on Sunday, August 10, from the hospital and thanked his supporters.

“Thank you all for writing to me today. I got out of the hospital and I already feel better. Fortunately, the scanning of my head is okay, I just broke my collarbone. I am grateful to all doctors for fast attention and I am glad that it was not worse“He wrote on X.

Connor Zilisch, who is part of the Trackhouse Racing team, had to compete on Sunday in the Nascar Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International, but the team made the decision to withdraw.

“We wish Connor a speedy recovery,” Trackhouse Racing said.