That's incredibly sad. I suppose she knew it was a possibility but that likely takes nothing away from how tragic it must be for her friends and family. I believe the title should contain 'Jessi', not 'Jesse'.
I noticed in a past news post on her website that she mentions almost dying in a previous record attempt, and facing the reality of her mortality before setting a new record immediately after her friend and mentor died from cancer. So evidently she was very aware that this was a possible end game for her. I admire that she had such an intense passion.
> So evidently she was very aware that this was a possible end game for her.
I hope/expect people involved know that. The land speed record seems pretty brutal (https://lsrdeaths.webs.com/), behind the water speed record where people should probably just assume death at this point.
It must be a lot of passion to keep someone doing this.
We chatted briefly at a rocket club meeting in Oakland back in 2009. Didn't know she was famous, but I soon picked my jaw up off the floor when she got talking about her latest dune racer build. She was the real deal. Rest in peace Jessi.
I have fond memories of watching her on Overhaulin' and Xtreme4x4, way back when. Beautiful girl who was a total bad ass and was phenomenal at her craft. She will be sorely missed.
I noticed in a past news post on her website that she mentions almost dying in a previous record attempt, and facing the reality of her mortality before setting a new record immediately after her friend and mentor died from cancer. So evidently she was very aware that this was a possible end game for her. I admire that she had such an intense passion.
https://www.jessicombs.com/single-post/2018/10/04/New-Top-Sp...