NASCAR Will Not Apply Restrictions to Driver Celebrations
Following the incident in which Xfinity driver Connor Zilisch suffered a fall in Victory Lane and fractured his collarbone, NASCAR has confirmed that it will not implement new policies to limit driver celebrations.
Mike Forde, NASCAR’s managing director of communications, addressed the issue on the “Hauler Talk” podcast, revealed on Wednesday. Forde stated that certain precautions will be taken in Victory Lane, but no new rules will be established. Zilisch had secured his sixth victory of the season at Watkins Glen International on Saturday. During the celebration, he climbed onto the roof of his No. 88 Chevrolet, slipping and falling onto the asphalt. The 19-year-old was taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a clavicle fracture.Forde indicated that NASCAR will not prohibit drivers from climbing on the doors in Victory Lane. Likewise, NASCAR will take new precautions to avoid circumstances similar to those that caused Zilisch’s fall. Forde explained that the car window net may have been a factor in the incident. Therefore, reviews will be carried out to ensure that the net is well secured and to avoid possible slips.I’m very grateful to be out of that, and I guess I didn’t walk out, but I’m very grateful to be walking today and to be okay.
Connor Zilisch
