Winning NASCAR driver taken away in ambulance after severe injury during celebration
NASCAR driver rushed to hospital after celebration goes wrong
- NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch, 19, broke his collarbone after suffering a fall while celebrating his Xfinity Series win at Watkins Glen.
- The incident occurred as Zilisch was standing on his No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, losing his balance and falling head-first.
- Medical teams immediately attended to him, transporting him to a local hospital for evaluation.
- Zilisch was released from the hospital later on Saturday evening, confirming he had a broken collarbone but a clear CT scan for his head.
- He had led 60 out of 82 laps to secure his victory in the race before the accident.