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Danica Patrick has openly expressed her disagreement about Martin Truex Jr's statements in tribute to the passing of Sherry Pollex.
The NASCAR community was shaken to its core with the untimely death of Sherry Pollex, the former partner of Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr., on September 17. Pollex had valiantly battled ovarian cancer for years.
In the wake of this devastating loss, tributes and heartfelt messages of condolence poured in from across the racing world. Among those paying their respects was Martin Truex Jr., who took to social media to share his thoughts on Pollex's legacy.
Truex Jr.'s statement, however, did not sit well with former NASCAR Cup Series and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick. She took to her Instagram stories to express her discontent, saying that Truex Jr.'s message appeared devoid of genuine sentiment and seemed to be composed by a public relations representative.
"I avoid negativity on social at almost all costs. Almost... But this is the most insensitive disconnected statement from a guy that I have never liked. And obviously for good reason," Patrick stated. "I don't care what happened between them but this is as cold as it gets. A PR representative wrote this guaranteed. You're free from this now sherry."
The post has now been removed from Patrick's account.
Danica Patrick's touching tribute to the late Sherry Pollex
In a separate Instagram post, former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick reflected on her times with the late Sherry Pollex, expressing both sorrow for her passing and admiration for her enduring legacy.
“This is so sad. She helped so many and gave so much," she said. "After I left NASCAR, we touched base here and there and I loved her curiosity for the deeper layers of this human experience.”
“I hope she is in one of those layers that is perfect, pure, peaceful, and whole,” Danica Patrick added.
