Robin Pemberton leaves Penske,

[MountaineerTom]

From thatsracin.com

 

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Robin Pemberton, who stepped down as crew chief for Winston Cup driver Rusty Wallace last month, has joined Petty Enterprises.

 

Pemberton was named vice president and general manager for Petty Enterprises on Wednesday, and will oversee all three Petty Winston Cup teams - those of Kyle Petty, John Andretti and Buckshot Jones.

 

"Bringing Robin to our race teams is another important move in taking Petty Enterprises to where we want it to be," said Kyle Petty, chief executive officer.

 

"One of the winningest crew chiefs in Winston Cup history joining one of the best engine builders with Mike Ege and bringing them together with all three of our race teams under one roof, we think these moves are going to be big for us."

 

Pemberton's career began at Petty Enterprises and he has served as crew chief for some of the sport's top drivers - Petty, Mark Martin, Bobby Allison, Neil Bonnett and, most recently, Wallace.

 

"I like being a winner, and Petty Enterprises is that kind of organization," Pemberton said. "I'm really excited about the opportunity to work with Kyle again, as a driver and as the guy in charge of the business. I've seen what John Andretti has done and the potential Buckshot Jones has.

 

"I believe any crew chief will tell you - give me good drivers and a good engine, and I can beat a lot of people. Those three drivers, along with the engines Mike Ege puts together, and the leadership Kyle and Richard offer - hey, this is a great situation for not just me, but for everybody here."

 

Pemberton said he would like to remain with Petty Enterprises for the remainder of his career in racing. He stepped down as crew chief, he said last month, to be able to spend more time with his family.

 

Pemberton's hiring continues a series of bold moves made by Petty Enterprises over the past two seasons.

 

Petty was among the first organizations to join forces with Dodge for its return to Winston Cup racing and he began an engineering agreement with Elan Technologies of Atlanta, moved all three teams under one roof in Level Cross, N.C., in the past month and added Mike Ege Racing engines as its exclusive supplier starting this year.