Jacob and Ali first met at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota in July of 2022. While they were both there enjoying their evening at the racetrack, they caught a glimpse of one another. Jacob was bound and determined to find Ali on social media, so his search began that same night. He searched mutual racing friends that he knew Ali may be friends with, and it worked! Once he found her, he added her on social media and the pair began talking. After a few months of getting to know one another, Jacob and Ali had their first date at The Boulder Tap House in Rochester, Minnesota on September 8th, 2022. A few weeks later, at one of their favorite races of the year - The Fall Jamboree - Jacob asked Ali to be his girlfriend. From then on, Jacob and Ali have been inseparable.

On March 1st, 2024 Jacob asked Ali to spend forever with him. Ali came home after a long week at work to find Jacob sitting nervously on the couch. The couple was headed to the Dover meat raffle, one of their favorite places to visit during the racing off season. Before they left, Jacob asked Ali to grab something from the closet. When she went to the closet, she found a huge bouquet of roses. Confused, she asked Jacob why in the world would there be roses in the closet. As she turned away from him to set the roses on the counter, Jacob secured the hidden ring, got down on one knee, and asked Ali to marry him in the comfort of their own home. The couple spent the rest of the evening celebrating with family and calling their closest friends to share the exciting news.