Race car driver and “Mythbusters” star Jessi Combs was killed in an attempt to break her own land-speed record. She was 36.
“The Discovery and MotorTrend family is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Jessi Combs,” Discovery said in a statement to Variety. “She was a friend and colleague, an icon in the industry, and an undeniable force of nature who left an indelible mark on the car world. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.”
Combs earned the title of “the fastest woman on four wheels” after hitting 398 miles per hour in 2013 in the jet-powered North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger. In the fatal car crash, she was aiming for 619 miles per hour on a dry lake bed in the Alvord Desert in Oregon, according to Autoblog. Combs posted an Instagram picture three days ago ahead of the attempt.
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“The Discovery and MotorTrend family is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Jessi Combs,” Discovery said in a statement to Variety. “She was a friend and colleague, an icon in the industry, and an undeniable force of nature who left an indelible mark on the car world. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.”
Combs earned the title of “the fastest woman on four wheels” after hitting 398 miles per hour in 2013 in the jet-powered North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger. In the fatal car crash, she was aiming for 619 miles per hour on a dry lake bed in the Alvord Desert in Oregon, according to Autoblog. Combs posted an Instagram picture three days ago ahead of the attempt.
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- 8/28/2019
- by Dano Nissen
- Variety Film + TV
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Velocity stars Chris Jacobs of “Overhaulin'” and Ray Evernham of “Americarna’s” will headline “Barrett-Jackson Live” collector car auction coverage in 2015 and TheWrap has your first look.
Espn’s Rick Debruhl will serve as the show’s play-by-play announcer, while Fox News’ Mike Joy, and former technical editor for Hot Rod Magazine, Steve Magnante, have been tapped as the show’s auction block experts. Co-host of Velocity’s “All Girls Garage,” Cristy Lee, will serve as the social media correspondent.
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Velocity stars Chris Jacobs of “Overhaulin'” and Ray Evernham of “Americarna’s” will headline “Barrett-Jackson Live” collector car auction coverage in 2015 and TheWrap has your first look.
Espn’s Rick Debruhl will serve as the show’s play-by-play announcer, while Fox News’ Mike Joy, and former technical editor for Hot Rod Magazine, Steve Magnante, have been tapped as the show’s auction block experts. Co-host of Velocity’s “All Girls Garage,” Cristy Lee, will serve as the social media correspondent.
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- by Itay Hod
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