NASCAR prospect Connor Zilisch has gone viral for joking about the “generational aura debt” he has incurred for falling off his racecar in victory lane Saturday afternoon at Watkins Glen International.
This post from Monday evening has accumulated over seven million views and 200 thousand likes. The now-infamous fall occurred Saturday afternoon. Zilisch, a rookie and current point leader in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, seemed to hang his foot inside the car in victory lane.
At the time, the CW and its broadcasters took on a serious tone, and the victory lane celebration was cancelled as Zilisch was hauled off on a stretcher. Since being released from the hospital Saturday night with a broken collarbone, Zilisch has approached the incident with a light-hearted tone.
Upon seeing his joking approach to the fall, the NASCAR and motorsports community immediately latched onto the moment, making memes and joking about the awkward images of Zilisch hitting the ground. Zilisch’s tumble has even garnered national attention, receiving coverage from ABC’s World News Tonight on Monday.
As of press time, there is no word on whether Zilisch will be available for the next NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Aug. 22 at Daytona International Speedway. Zilisch, who leads the series in regular-season points, playoff points, and rookie standings, has already missed a race this season after an injury suffered at Talladega.
Tuesday afternoon, Zilisch shared an update on X following surgery, adding a plate and screws to help heal the break. In his post, Zilisch said, “Been a tough few days for me mentally, but all the love you guys have shown has certainly helped. Thank you.”
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