Connor Zilisch, a NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, fell and broke his collarbone while celebrating his victory at the 2025 Mission 200 race at Watkins Glen.
He slipped while standing with one foot on the car roof and another in the window during the post-win celebration, causing him to fall to the ground hard.
Despite the severity of the fall and initial concern for a head injury, CT scans later cleared him of any head or neck damage.
He has since been released from the hospital and is recovering, though he is likely to miss upcoming races due to the broken collarbone.
The incident was widely captured on video and covered by news outlets, highlighting the risks even in moments of celebration in motorsports
