TC Daily Pit Stop: Connor Zilisch Undergoes Surgery on Broken Collarbone; Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Back With JHN, LMC in 2026

TC Daily Pit Stop: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

Connor Zilisch Undergoes Surgery on Broken Collarbone

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Connor Zilisch shared an update on Social Media on Tuesday on his broken collarbone, which he suffered in a fall in victory lane following a win in last Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen.

Zilisch says he underwent surgery on the collarbone, where a plate and screws were placed to aid the driver's healing from the injury.

“Wanted to give everyone a quick update. Had surgery on my collarbone this morning to get a plate and screws to help with the healing process,” Zilisch said in the post on his personal X account. “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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Pye Barker Fire & Safety Extends Sponsorship with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

Photo: Josh Calloni | TobyChristie.com

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced the return of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety as a major primary sponsorship partner for John Hunter Nemechek and the No. 42 NASCAR Cup Series team for the 2026 season.

“We are thrilled to have Pye-Barker Fire & Safety renew for next season,” said Jimmie Johnson, majority owner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB. “John Hunter [Nemechek] and the No. 42 team are great representatives of the brand, and our collective goal is to put Pye-Barker back in Victory Lane.”

Next year, Pye-Barker will serve as a 14-race primary sponsorship partner for Nemechek.

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Other NASCAR Headlines:

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• DraftKings Joins Ty Dillon, Kaulig Racing as Two-Race Sponsor

• Caleb Costner Joins Mike Harmon Racing for Truck Debut at Richmond

• Carson Kvapil to Pilot No. 97 CR7 Truck Entry at Richmond

• Daniel Suarez Scores Much-Needed Top-10 at Watkins Glen

• Shane Van Gisbergen Cruises to Watkins Glen Victory by Over 11 Seconds

• Trackhouse Withdrawing No. 87 from Cup Race at Watkins Glen

• Zilisch Suffers Broken Collarbone in Victory Lane Fall

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