Jessi Combs was an American actor who is best known for her work in automotive television shows and setting land speed records. Born on July 27, 1980, in Rapid City, South Dakota, she gained fame for her appearances in “Xtreme 4×4,” “Mythbusters,” and as a record-breaking driver.
Personal and Family Life
Jessi was born to Nina Darrington and Jamie Combs in the Black Hills of South Dakota. She developed a passion for racing and off-roading at a young age, encouraged by her family. Besides her love for cars, Jessi was an artist who enjoyed metal-working and leather-crafting.
Career Highlights
After initially pursuing a snowboarding career, Jessi shifted her focus to automotive work by studying at WyoTech. She became a successful fabricator and television host on multiple shows, including “Xtreme 4×4” and “All Girls Garage.” Despite a serious accident in 2007 that nearly left her paralyzed, Jessi returned to work and continued to break barriers in the automotive world.
Death and Legacy
Jessi Combs tragically died in a car crash on August 27, 2019, in the Alvord Desert, Oregon, the same place where she set the women’s land speed record six years earlier. She is remembered as a pioneer for women in motorsports and a talented figure in the automotive industry.
Filmography
| Role | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Self | Interviewing Monsters and Bigfoot | 2019 |
| Catherine Lewis | Breathless Betrayal | 2018 |