Overview
- ThorSport Racing and Elite Race Services issued statements confirming the unexpected death of Zachary Yager.
- Yager worked this season as a jackman with RSS Racing in the Xfinity Series and ThorSport Racing in the Craftsman Truck Series.
- The Rochester, New York native began his pit-crew career in 2014 and was part of JTG Daugherty Racing’s 2023 Daytona 500–winning team with Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- Known as a versatile "utility" crew member, he served in multiple over-the-wall roles including jackman, tire carrier and fueler.
- Family members had reported him missing on August 18, and the cause and circumstances of his death remain undisclosed.