"I miss so many things about you" - Kelley Earnhardt pays heartfelt tribute to Martin Truex Jr.’s late ex-girlfriend Sherry Pollex

JR Motorsports co-owner Kelley Earnhardt shared a heartfelt tribute to Sherry Pollex, who died a year ago after her courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Martin Truex Jr. and his ex-girlfriend Pollex, were long-time cancer awareness advocates.

Pollex passed away at the age of 44 on September 17, 2023, leaving the entire NASCAR community in mourning. A beloved figure in the sport, Pollex had worked as a PR representative and was widely recognized for her tireless effort in raising awareness and funds for cancer patients.

One year after Sherry Pollex's passing, Kelley Earnhardt shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, expressing how deeply she missed Pollex and how much she cherished the memories they shared. The caption on her post read:

"I miss so many things about you! It still doesn’t sink in that you are not here. I cherish the memories and think of them often. @sherrystrongoc"

Sherry Pollex and Martin Truex Jr. began dating when Truex drove for Chance 2 Motorsports in the Busch (now Xfinity) Series, a team owned by Dale Jr., Kelley Earnhardt's brother. Pollex was by Truex's side through many of the key milestones in his NASCAR career.

She was the founder and president of the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation, which she helped establish in 2007 to support children fighting pediatric cancer. Since 2010, the MTJ Foundation has hosted the annual Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser, raising funds for children battling cancer.

Sherry Pollex was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2014 and bravely battled through multiple recurrences. Pollex and Truex Jr. were honored with the Myers Brothers Award in 2017. She was posthumously honored with the Myers Brothers Award in 2023, for her contributions to NASCAR, and her charitable efforts.

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Kelley Earnhardt's followers pay tribute to Sherry Pollex

Kelley Earnhardt's followers and the wider NASCAR community paid heartfelt tributes to Sherry Pollex, reflecting on her contributions to the sport. The comments section of Kelley's post was flooded with messages expressing how deeply Pollex is missed, honoring her legacy.

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Here are a few comments from Kelley's Instagram tribute:

"Rip sherry. Gone but never forgotten."

"So hard to believe it has been a year. Sending love and hugs. ❤️"

"She was an inspiration to us all. She definitely left a mark in the world. RIP."

"My heart is broken for you! She was Absolutely an amazing woman. Just cherish your memories of her! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻"

"Awwww she was such an amazing woman. ❤️"

"Sherry is missed. She left her mark helping so many people in so many different areas but most of all, she was kind and a pleasure to talk with. One of the greats that we will continue to celebrate and keep her mission going strong! ❤️"

The 14th edition of the Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser, organized by the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation in collaboration with the Sherry Strong Foundation is around the corner. The event is scheduled for September 18 and will be held at The Revelry in Charlotte.