WILKESBORO, N.C. — After weeks of speculation and widespread rumors about its future, Wilkesboro Dragstrip has confirmed it will reopen for the 2026 season under new leadership and a new name: Wilkesboro Motorsports Park.
The track’s newly launched Facebook page addressed the confusion directly, stating that the facility is not closing and will operate next year with a new management team. The post emphasized that the page will be used strictly for official updates and advertising, adding that more details about the upcoming season will be released as plans come together.
As part of the announcement, the track introduced its new operators, Joe Greene and Deana Rupard Coleman, who will oversee the transition and guide the facility into its next phase. Additional team members, the official opening date, and the full 2026 schedule will be announced soon.
The clarification follows a period of uncertainty in the racing community, where rumors of a shutdown circulated despite no formal closure statement ever being issued by the track. The new leadership’s confirmation has already sparked renewed optimism among racers and longtime supporters who consider the dragstrip a staple of the region’s motorsports culture.
While details about improvements, operations, or event plans have not yet been released, the commitment to reopen under new management has reignited interest in the facility’s future.
Updates will continue to be posted on the Wilkesboro Motorsports Park Facebook page as preparations for the 2026 season move forward.
