NASCAR truck driver Jennifer Jo Cobb has been hit with a massive $850,000 bill after a jury found her liable for wrecking a 17-year marriage. The 53-year-old veteran racer, who competed in the NASCAR Truck Series through 2024, was sued by Tracey Hughes, whose husband, Clayton Odie Hughes, allegedly had a months-long affair with Cobb.
The Breakdown
Tracey Hughes filed the lawsuit in 2024, claiming that Cobb "willfully, intentionally, and deliberately seduced, enticed, and alienated the affections" of her then-husband. According to the court filing, the affair led to the couple's 2021 split. The suit alleged that Cobb, while traveling for races, maintained regular contact with Clayton Hughes via calls and texts to arrange their trysts.
Cobb attempted to get the case thrown out, denying the allegations, but the jury wasn't buying it. On Thursday, they sided with the ex-wife, awarding $50,000 for "alienation of affection" and an additional $800,000 for "criminal conversation."
Why it matters
Real talk: this is highkey proof that North Carolina’s "homewrecker law" is no joke. The state is one of the few places where you can actually get sued for intentionally breaking up a marriage. If you’re living in or dating in NC, keep in mind that the plot could thicken into a massive legal L if things get messy. It’s giving major drama, but for Cobb, it’s an $850,000 reality check.
