Connor Zilisch's dad gives hilarious reaction to son's broken collarbone injury, reveals his ‘most embarrassing moment’

Connor Zilisch triumphed at Watkins Glen, but his victory celebration led to a broken collarbone. Fans and family have reacted online.

Published on: Aug 10, 2025, 20:02:29 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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The NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen on Saturday saw 19-year-old sensation Connor Zilisch win again in a highly challenging race. Zilisch made his debut at The Glen last year and won. It was his sixth victory of the season and his seventh overall.

Connor Zilisch tumbled from the top of his car while rejoicing in victory lane. He was subsequently taken into an ambulance, put on a backboard, and driven to a hospital. (Getty Images via AFP)

However, Zilisch tumbled from the top of his car while rejoicing in victory lane. He was subsequently taken into an ambulance, put on a backboard, and driven to a hospital.

On Saturday night, Zilisch took to X to let racing fans know that he had suffered a broken collarbone. Meanwhile, his father chose to tweet in a more lighthearted manner.

“Silver lining. Pooping himself is no longer his most embarrassing moment,” his dad Jim Zilisch wrote.

Reacting to his post, one X user commented, “Bro, he's the one that eventually picks your nursing home 🤣”.

“Gonna have to follow Mr. Zilisch now,” another wrote.

“That was horrifying watching!! He’s extremely lucky. Wishing him a speedy and safe recovery,” one more chimed in.

Also Read: Connor Zilisch injury update: All we know about NASCAR star's return to driver seat

Will Connor Zilisch compete in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race?

Following Zilisch's injury, Trackhouse Racing said that he and the No. 87 Red Bull Chevrolet would not be competing in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen.

It was his sixth victory of the season and his seventh overall.

After his win, Zilisch was spotted standing on the top of his car next to the window sill. The 19-year-old's feet suddenly fell causing him to crash awkwardly on his neck on the concrete. He was then transported to a hospital.

“Connor Zilisch has been transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. He is awake and alert,” NASCAR said in a statement.

Later, Zilisch shared his health update on X, saying that he is getting better.

“Thank you everybody for reaching out today. I’m out of the hospital and getting better already. Thankfully, CT scans for my head are clear, I just have a broken collarbone. Thankful for all the medics for quick attention and grateful it wasn’t any worse.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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