RIP Jessi Combs

[Greg]

This is killing me, Jessi passed away yesterday after a terrible accident. I had met her a couple of times at EJS trail runs and events and was so impressed with how humble, friendly and capable she was. I wish I had known her better... she will be missed.

Well-known racer killed in Alvord Desert land speed record attempt

A well-known 39-year-old racer attempting to break a land speed record in a jet-powered vehicle was killed in a fatal crash Tuesday afternoon on the Alvord Desert in southeast Oregon, officials said Wednesday.

www.ktvz.com

 

[mbryson]

She was always way awesome to my Lyndsay (my soon to be 15 yr old)! Really appreciated how down to earth Jessi was around people. There were a LOT of people around her at events and she kept her head well.

Lynds mentioned the same when we talked last night. Said Jessi handled her fame well. Lynds also said that is was cool that Jessi died doing what she loved. Perspective from a 14 year old

 

[Hickey]

The world just got a lot less awesome.

 

[Bart]

Is this for real? She was an awesome person that brought a lot to the off-road community. She will be missed. RIP Jesse.

 

[rholbrook]

Wow, I really enjoyed watching anything she was involved in. So sad.

 

[Coco]

I loved her on the early Xtreme 4x4 episodes. Always heard she was an amazing human being, but never got the chance to meet her. RIP

 

[Gravy]

RIP Jesse. I got to meet her a few times at SEMA and EJS and she always was gracious to say hello&to even take a picture with me at SEMA.

 

[Jinx]

Wow! Jessi was a kick, quick with a smile and willing to try anything.

I spent quite a bit of time around her at KOH 2009 and she was more impressive in person than on the screen. (which isn't normally the case)

RIP Jessi

 

[Skylinerider]

She was a great individual. I shared a few trails with her at EJS a few years ago, had a good conversation over lunch on the trail. She really was one of the good ones. She will be missed.

 

[Jay5.9L]

That is super sad news. She seems to be a genuinely awesome person. At least she passed doing what she loved.

 

[XJEEPER]

Got to hang out with Jesse at the Ultra4 race at MMP in 2014. Talented, kind and down to earth, a true class act. She will be missed.

 

[2002maniac]

Wow, what a bummer. I just watched her make a pass at Bonneville speed week 2 weeks ago.

 

[Thursty]

I’ve been in a funk all day over this terrible news. RIP Jessi.

 

[Hickey]

I’ve been in a funk all day over this terrible news. RIP Jessi.

Me too! I only met her a couple times, but my head was just swimming with emotion all day today.

 

[Thursty]

Fastest Woman On Four Wheels

 

[zmotorsports]

So sad. Started following her on Extreme 4x4 way back and she seemed like the real deal although I have never met her.