Connor Zilisch "won" the Xfinity race at Daytona, but another driver is staking his claim on the checkered flag. Here's what went down.

JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch will attempt to race at Daytona International Speedway less than two weeks after he broke his collarbone during a nasty, slip-and-fall accident in victory lane

Connor Zilisch officially received a promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026 on Saturday. While that news hardly was surprising given Zilisch recorded seven victories in the Xfinity series, the 19-year-old still became emotional when reality settled in that Trackhouse Racing signed him to a multi-year contract.