Sherry Pollex’s Passing Grieves NASCAR Neighborhood Worldwide

NASCAR drivers are recognized for reaching rock-star status by way of their expertise on the track and their personalities off the track. On the other hand, there are uncommon situations exactly where an individual who is not a driver reaches the identical level of fame. Sherry Pollex is one particular of these folks.

As the daughter of former Xfinity and Cup group owner Greg Pollex, Sherry worked in the business in numerous roles just before beginning her personal boutique. She was also the longtime girlfriend of Martin Truex Jr. and played a significant part in the charitable events of the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation. A single of the foundation’s most significant events was the Catwalk For A Lead to, exactly where youngsters recovering from cancer would stroll the aisle showcasing their clothing and dance moves. More than time, the occasion grew with drivers joining the youngsters, producing it one particular of the most prominent charity events in NASCAR.

On the other hand, all the things took on a deeper which means when Pollex was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2014. Regardless of her ongoing battle with cancer, the NASCAR business rallied about her and her efforts. She launched the Sherry Sturdy campaign to raise funds for ovarian cancer investigation and even had paint schemes devoted to her causes. In addition, she delivered a memorable command to start out the engines at Bristol two years ago.

Pollex’s story was not too long ago featured by Tom Rinaldi through the pre-race show of the 2022 Daytona 500. Sadly, Pollex passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 44. In the wake of her passing, NASCAR drivers and the business paid tribute to her on social media.

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