FIELDS, OREGON — Professional racer, fabricator, and television personality Jessi Combs died in a jet-car crash on Tuesday while trying to break her land-speed record. <br />According to CBS Sports, Combs broke 398 mph while driving a North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger in 2013, where she also picked up the nickname "fastest woman on four wheels." <br />Yahoo reported that in 2016, Combs broke her own record at 440 mph. Then last year while attempting a run which ended prematurely due to mechanical issues, she hit a top speed of 483 mph. <br />She was using the same 52,000 horsepower jet-car while attempting to break her personal best when she fatally crashed on the dried lake bed of the Alvord Desert. <br />According to KTVZ, the Harney County Sheriff's Office said it received a 911 call shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday reporting the crash in the desert. <br />According to CBS Sports, Combs wasn't only a racer but a builder and fabricator and was part of the American Welding society. <br />She was a frequent guest on TV shows like "Mythbusters," "Overhaulin" and "All Girls Garage." <br />Combs was one serious bad ass that will truly be missed. Godspeed.
