Zeb Wise has been released from Rudeen Racing and is looking for new opportunities

Zeb Wise will seek new sprint car opportunities next year as Rudeen Racing has parted ways with the 21-year-old driver, effective immediately, the Tulare, California-based team announced Friday.

The Kevin Rudeen-owned company posted a post on Wise finished 11th out of 16 drivers on the Kubota High Limit Racing Tour last year, where he finished in the top five twice in the tour’s 51 races.

“We would like to thank Zeb for his contribution to the team over the last few years and wish him the best of luck for the future,” Rudeen Racing added in its post to X.

NEWS – Zeb Wise has been relieved of his duties in the Rudeen 26 car. We would like to thank Zeb for his contribution to the team over the last few years and wish him the best of luck for the future. pic.twitter.com/JofV3nBXJ0

— Rudeen Racing (@RudeenRacing) October 25, 2024

Both Rudeen Racing and Wise are ending a three-year streak aboard the No. 26 Rudeen racing machine, which includes the final All Star Circuit of Champions title in 2023. Both Rudeen Racing and Wise did not immediately announce their plans for the remainder of the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

Wise posted on X shortly after his dismissal from the Rudeen team that he was “t.”grateful for my time with @RudeenRacing.”

“We accomplished some pretty big things together, including a championship and my first Outlaw win,” Wise added. “I will forever be grateful to Kevin for taking the risk. As for my plans, I’ll hopefully find out more in the coming weeks!”

Grateful for my time with @RudeenRacing. We accomplished some pretty big things together, including a championship and my first Outlaw win. I will forever be grateful that Kevin took the risk. Hopefully I’ll find out more about my plans in the next few weeks! pic.twitter.com/19CJOMy4CL

— Zeb Wise (@Zeb_Wise01) October 25, 2024