Sherry Pollex is the current girlfriend of two-time NASCAR Busch Series Champion and 2006 Nextel Cup ROTY contender Martin Truex Jr. They have been dating for about two years.
Last year, there was a rumor that Martin was getting ready to pop the question and might do so on the couple's vacation to St. Thomas during the 2006 season's first off week. Martin's teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr., confirmed this engagement speculation when he announced on the "One Night Stand with Dale Jr." webcast that he thought so and that he and his friends have been taking bets. The couple is not yet engaged.
Sherry is the owner of Lavendar Boutique, the "first and only upscale women's designer boutique" in Mooresville, N.C., which she opened in August of 2007, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Previously, Sherry worked in motorsports for an independent public relations firm. She is a 2001 graduate of Florida State University.
Martin and Sherry are curently working to establish a charitable foundation to benefit kids in need. Proceeds from a recent Martin Truex Jr. Fan Club Auction will go towards getting is started.
Sherry (b. 1979) is the daughter of Greg and Julia Pollex of Howell, Mich. She has four siblings: Jay, Jill, Angela and Claudia. Dad is the owner and co-founder of ppc Racing, which currently fields mulitple Busch teams and an NCTS team. Sister Jill also works in the industry and is married to Rick "Fuz" Burgdorff, front tire changer for ppc's #10 Busch team. Martin and Sherry currently reside in NASCARolina.
Previously, Sherry dated Busch rookie Jon Wood, a third generation driver whom she originally met in 2003 when he drove for ppc. They dated for several months in 2005.
MARTIN TRUEX JR. AND SHERRY POLLEX PHOTO GALLERY
This post was updated on Aug. 31, 2007.