Watkins Glen Xfinity winner Connor Zilisch released from hospital after fall in victory lane

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — JR Motorsports stated that Xfinity Series winner Connor Zilisch was released from a local hospital Saturday night after he fell off his car in victory lane at Watkins Glen.

JR Motorsports posted the note on social media at 9:16 p.m. ET

After scoring his series-high sixth win of the season, Zilisch fell as he climbed out of the car and stood on driver’s side door.

He was placed on a backboard and had a neckbrace on when he was carried to a waiting ambulance. Zilisch was taken to the infield care center. NASCAR stated he was awake and alert as he was transported to a local hospital.

The 19-year-old Zilisch is scheduled to make his fourth Cup start Sunday. Trackhouse Racing has not stated what Zilisch’s status is for the Cup race.

Zilisch led 60 of 82 laps to claim the victory in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available