More than a week after taking a brutal fall, NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch addressed his dramatic moment in victory lane at Watkins Glen.

Coming off of his injury, Connor Zilisch is on the pole at Daytona, but only because of the lightning in the area. Zilisch is expected to drop to the rear and likely pull off to let Parker Kligerman finish the NASCAR Xfinity Series race.

Amidst the lightning, JR Motorsports' Connor Zilisch is set to start the Wawa 250 at Daytona in pole position on Friday night, thanks to an unusual rule

Connor Zilisch's freak fall has some drivers reconsidering how they celebrate. For most, though, it's business as usual.

NASCAR Xfinity Series star driver Connor Zilisch was recently featured in a pre-race interview with stock car racing analyst Bob Pockrass ahead of Friday's (August 22) Wawa 250 Powered By Coca-Cola.

The 19-year-old sensation has been absolutely terrific so far in 2025 - claiming six victories in an incredible Xfinity Series rookie season. The most recent of those came at Watkins Glen earlier this month, and it also gave him sole possession of first place in the overall season standings.

Connor Zilisch ’s status for the Daytona race remains uncertain as he continues recuperation following a severe injury sustained in Victory Lane earlier this month. The latest Connor Zilisch NASCAR injury recovery update highlights that,