CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30:  Sherry Pollex poses for a photo before driving the pace car during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 30, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Sherry Pollex poses for a photo before driving the pace car during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 30, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sad News – Sherry Pollex

Sherry Pollex has passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was 44.

NASCAR Statement: NASCAR is saddened to learn of the passing of Sherry Pollex, whose fight against cancer and determination to help others through the Sherry Strong Foundation was an inspiration to all who knew her. NASCAR and the NASCAR Foundation’s thoughts and prayers are with Sherry’s family and friends.