Zeb Wise Released From Rudeen Racing, Looks For New Opportunities
Zeb Wise Released From Rudeen Racing, Looks For New Opportunities
Zeb Wise has been relieved from his driving duties at Rudeen Racing following the conclusion of the 2024 High Limit Racing season.
Zeb Wise will be looking for new Sprint Car opportunities next year as Rudeen Racing has parted ways with the 21-year-old driver, effective immediately, the Tulare, Calif.-based team revealed Friday.
The Kevin Rudeen-owned operation posted to X, formerly Twitter, announcing that the Angola, Ind., racer "has been relieved of his duties in the Rudeen 26 car." Wise finished 11th of 16 drivers on the Kubota High Limit Racing tour this past year where he finished in the top-five twice over the tour's 51 races.
"We'd like to thank Zeb for his contribution to the team over the last couple of years and we wish him luck in the future," Rudeen Racing's post to X added.
NEWS - Zeb Wise has been relieved of his duties in the Rudeen 26 car. We’d like to thank Zeb for his contribution to the team over the last couple of years and we wish him luck in the future. pic.twitter.com/JofV3nBXJ0
— Rudeen Racing (@RudeenRacing) October 25, 2024
Both Rudeen Racing and Wise end a three-year run aboard the Rudeen No. 26 race machine that includes the 2023 and last-ever All Star Circuit of Champions title. Both Rudeen Racing and Wise did not make their plans for the rest of the 2024 season, nor the 2025 season, immediately known.
Wise posted on X not long after his release from the Rudeen team saying that he's "thankful for my time with @RudeenRacing."
"We accomplished some pretty big things together, including a championship and my first Outlaw win," Wise added. "Will forever be thankful for Kevin taking a chance on me. As far as my plans, hopefully will know more in the coming weeks!"
Thankful for my time with @RudeenRacing. We accomplished some pretty big things together, including a Championship and my first Outlaw win. Will forever be thankful for Kevin taking a chance on me. As far as my plans, hopefully will know more in the coming weeks! pic.twitter.com/19CJOMy4CL
— Zeb Wise (@Zeb_Wise01) October 25, 2024