R.I.P. Rex Pollock (Tauranga and Baypark)
Feb 8, 2015 8:39:03 GMT 12
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Post by BarryB on Feb 8, 2015 8:39:03 GMT 12
One of the best known names in speedway outside of the star drivers, Tauranga's Rex Pollock is now at peace after his long battle with cancer ended earlier this morning (8/2/2015).
Rex's Todd & Pollock business was naming rights sponsor for many years at both the old and new Baypark Speedways, and they supported two amazingly presented Super Saloons, but T & P will likely be remembered best for their support of the Todd & Pollock Baypark Busters which were formed in time for the 1992/93 season. Under that name, or later the Pollock Cranes Baypark Busters (Pollock & Sons was formed in 2008 after Rex had sold Todd & Pollock in 2006), they had an amazing strike rate at the Palmerston North Teams Champs, especially considering they were absent for many years with either no track (between the old and new Bayparks) or no class (when the local promoter dropped Superstocks from the schedule). They first won Palmy in 1994 at their first attempt, repeating the dose in 2003, 2004 and 2014. The Baypark Brawlers, in blue instead of the familiar orange, just last night finished 3rd in 2015. How ironic you passed "Teams Weekend" Rex.
Rex Pollock is survived by his loving wife Cheryl and their children and grandchildren. A true Tauranga/BoP legend, he was involved in supporting many causes outside of speedway, but speedway is what we here at macgor's will remember, and eternally thank, him for.
Rex is one of the most remarkable New Zealander's I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I will miss him.
R.I.P. Rex. Gone but will NEVER be forgotten............
More details later.........
Barry B
Rex Pollock proudly holds the Palmy Teams Champs trophy aloft in 1994
Todd & Pollock Racing before the 1993/94 season; (back L to R) Butch Sutton,
Dutchy, Craig Pierce, Clark Proctor, Mark Decke, Ian Carlyle & Steve Pollock
(front L to R) Leslie Asplet and Square Bush
At the DB Breweries with the 1994 Palmy Teams Champs trophy (Craig Taylor
had replaced an injured Mark Decke)
The Baypark Busters' sixth driver, 1994 style; the legendary Square Bush
Rex's Todd & Pollock business was naming rights sponsor for many years at both the old and new Baypark Speedways, and they supported two amazingly presented Super Saloons, but T & P will likely be remembered best for their support of the Todd & Pollock Baypark Busters which were formed in time for the 1992/93 season. Under that name, or later the Pollock Cranes Baypark Busters (Pollock & Sons was formed in 2008 after Rex had sold Todd & Pollock in 2006), they had an amazing strike rate at the Palmerston North Teams Champs, especially considering they were absent for many years with either no track (between the old and new Bayparks) or no class (when the local promoter dropped Superstocks from the schedule). They first won Palmy in 1994 at their first attempt, repeating the dose in 2003, 2004 and 2014. The Baypark Brawlers, in blue instead of the familiar orange, just last night finished 3rd in 2015. How ironic you passed "Teams Weekend" Rex.
Rex Pollock is survived by his loving wife Cheryl and their children and grandchildren. A true Tauranga/BoP legend, he was involved in supporting many causes outside of speedway, but speedway is what we here at macgor's will remember, and eternally thank, him for.
Rex is one of the most remarkable New Zealander's I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I will miss him.
R.I.P. Rex. Gone but will NEVER be forgotten............
More details later.........
Barry B
Rex Pollock proudly holds the Palmy Teams Champs trophy aloft in 1994
Todd & Pollock Racing before the 1993/94 season; (back L to R) Butch Sutton,
Dutchy, Craig Pierce, Clark Proctor, Mark Decke, Ian Carlyle & Steve Pollock
(front L to R) Leslie Asplet and Square Bush
At the DB Breweries with the 1994 Palmy Teams Champs trophy (Craig Taylor
had replaced an injured Mark Decke)
The Baypark Busters' sixth driver, 1994 style; the legendary Square Bush