Locked out and released? Rumor has it that there have been more job cuts with the #12 team at Penske Racing. The team used to employ around 60 people, but roughly 40 were let go when Penske decided to cut back from three Winston Cup teams to two. Word is that some of the remaining 20 were given the pink slip on Wednesday morning. The 20 employees had gone over to the #2 shop to hear the announcement that Robin Pemberton was leaving as Rusty Wallaces crew chief; and when they returned, the locks had been changed on the #12 shop. Some received new keys, and some didn’t. More cuts at Penske may be coming soon.(NASCAR.com Buzz)(12-6-2001)
