“Combs was always up for learning and that could be seen with her wide set of fabrication skills. She was known for telling people ‘I’ll try anything at least twice; I wouldn’t want to be jaded by my first attempt.’ It seemed that anything Combs touched, she succeeded in. Combs made her name building and racing all sorts of machines, many of them made to move fast in the dirt.



“Among them, Class 10 buggies in the Baja desert, as well as powerful race trucks in off-road events such as the TORC Duel In The Desert held on April 2014 at Primm, Nevada. Combs had been nicknamed the first woman of Ultra4, as she was the first woman to win a King of the Hammers class, which she did in 2014 when she won the Spec Class. Combs also won the 4500 class in 2016 as well as placing Third overall in the Everyman Challenge race that year. Combs touched many people’s lives in the off-road community and she will be truly missed.”



They say you live as long as someone remembers you. In the case of Jessi Combs, she has fans and followers around the world, and she will live in our hearts forever. From all of us at Power Automedia, we extend our deepest sympathies to Jessi’s family and loved ones.

Having said all that, maybe it’s best to say nothing for a bit. Let us grieve and grapple with adjusting to the unfathomable.

Rest in peace, Jessi Combs, and wherever you are, go kick some butt!