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NASCAR's Connor Zilisch Cleared to Race and Will Return at Daytona After Breaking Collarbone
Connor Zilisch, 19, leads the NASCAR Xfinity Series with five wins and 11 top-five finishes; Parker Kligerman is backup if needed after Zilisch's collarbone surgery.
- JR Motorsports confirmed on Thursday that Connor Zilisch will attempt to qualify and race at Daytona this Friday, less than two weeks after breaking his collarbone.
- During a Victory Lane celebration on Aug. 9, 2025, at Watkins Glen, Zilisch's foot caught in the window net, causing him to fall head-first onto concrete.
- After the fall, Zilisch had surgery last week to insert a plate stabilizing his collarbone, and he consulted Trackhouse Racing teammate Shane van Gisbergen, who recovered quickly from a similar injury.
- Zilisch's championship push continues as he leads the points by seven over Justin Allgaier, with Parker Kligerman named backup driver on standby if needed.
- NASCAR is reviewing safety measures during post-race celebrations to prevent accidents and plans to tighten window net rules while keeping Victory Lane celebrations.
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NASCAR’s Connor Zilisch cleared to race and will return at Daytona after breaking collarbone
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch will attempt to race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, less than two weeks after breaking his collarbone during a nasty, slip-and-fall accident in victory lane.
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NASCAR's Connor Zilisch cleared to race and will return at Daytona after breaking collarbone
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch will attempt to race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, less than two weeks after breaking his collarbone during a nasty, slip-and-fall accident in victory lane .
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