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Pro driver Jessi Combs dies in crash trying to break land-speed record

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by P-Factor, Aug 28, 2019.

  1. Aug 28, 2019 at 2:10 PM
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    P-Factor

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    Damn I did not believe it when I rad it a little while ago on another board..

    Sad, she had talent and passion for motorsports. She made whatever show she was on. Was pretty damn hot as well. She will be missed....
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    One bad-arsed girl. RIP
     
  5. Aug 28, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    I remember watching her not long ago on Jay Leno’s Garage driving the Bugatti Chiron. She was on multiple car shows over the years. Sorry to hear the tragic news. RIP
     
  7. Aug 28, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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    Saw this earlier. I was hoping it was fake news, but unfortunately not.
     
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  8. Aug 28, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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    Very sad. Two of my friends are taking it pretty hard today. They would hang out with Jessi at KOH. They will rock and race in her honor.

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  9. Aug 28, 2019 at 3:56 PM
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    Wow, so sad, R.I.P. Jessi.
     
  10. Aug 28, 2019 at 4:17 PM
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    Sad, But doing what she loved . A great fabricator and welder. Definitely an inspiration for other women. RIP
     
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  11. Aug 28, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    Damn. RIP Jessi. I liked watching her on Mythbusters.
     
  12. Aug 28, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    RIP Jessi Combs. Never met her but had the honor of her smoking my doors off at KOH. She went out like a boss! God speed
     
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    Bummer. She was bad ass. RIP.
     
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    So sad...she pushed the limits for sure and accomplished so much in her lifetime.
     
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    What a tragic loss.
    I really enjoyed watching everything she did, from overhauling to all girls garage.
    We will miss you Jessi.
     
  16. Aug 28, 2019 at 5:56 PM
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    Bummer, loved her on Overhauling
    RIP Jessi. :rain:
     
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    I just put this together. Dang I never knew she was so talented. I remember her from mythbusters. Never knew she was into racing.... :(
     
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    RIP. I really enjoyed watching her do builds on TV. Bummer
     
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    Friend of mine and Sean met her a few times. She said that Jessi would always take the time to talk to her and loved her Toyota race truck.

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  23. Aug 28, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    She was a badass and knew how to drive. At the 2018 KOH, she started near last in one race and finished third.

    I never met her, but I'd see her at the Offroad Expo and at the races. I have a few friends that were friends with her and they're hurting today.

    SCORE International's tribute video: She's the only woman to attempt being the single driver in a trophy truck for the Baja 1000.

    The jet turned car she was driving in the background.
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    Ya'll know she owed a SICK ASS 1st gen right?

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    Very sad.
     

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