Adelson Purchases Wright Motorsports

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Adam Adelson has purchased Wright Motorsports, it has been revealed, with the longtime Porsche racer set to keep the core identity of the Ohio-based team intact.

Announced on Wednesday, the acquisition was finalized last December and will see the its longtime team manager Bob Viglione named chief operating officer. Former team owner John Wright will also remain with the team, offering his “invaluable experience and guidance” according to a team statement.

“John built one of the most respected teams in the paddock, and my goal is to build on that foundation, not change it,” said Adelson.

“With this transition, we’re focused on expanding our customer programs in 2026 and beyond, while ensuring that the quality and family-like culture that defines Wright continues.”

Wright Motorsports has been a staple in the sports car racing paddock for more than two decades. ]

Under John Wright’s leadership, the team has gone on to win various championships as well as marquee races like the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.

“When Adam first came to me and said he wanted to start a race team, it was perfect timing,” said Wright.

“We were already close to a transition—whether I sold the team or pursued a different ownership model. Adam’s vision, his passion for racing, and his ability to grow the team in ways I always hoped made the decision easy. He and Bob work incredibly well together. It felt like the right time and the right people to carry it forward.”

Adelson envisions expanding the team to areas such as street car development and custom race car design.

“I’ve always dreamed of designing and building cars focused on the driving experience,” he said. “Racing has long served as a proving ground for the future of automotive innovation, and I believe Wright Motorsports has the potential to be a leader in that space again.

“Long-term, we want this to be a place where we not only race and win, but where we design, develop, and build performance vehicles that push boundaries. We’re already investing in our race engineering department and laying the groundwork for that future.”

He added: “Wright will always be a racing team first. Our immediate focus is building race-winning Porsche programs in IMSA, SRO, Carrera Cup, and more, while continuing to cultivate drivers and grow our customer ladder.

“But with the core group of engineers and talent we have, and the ones we plan to bring in, we’re also creating space for exciting engineering work that can shape what the next generation of performance cars looks like.”

Viglione, who has been with Wright for 14 years, added: “This is a new chapter, but not a new identity. John may be stepping back as a team owner, but his influence is still felt every day. His voice is in the back of my head on just about every decision.

“Adam brings a new energy and long-term vision, and while he won’t be in the trenches day-to-day, he’s pushing us to grow in smart, sustainable ways.”

Wright Reflects on Team’s Heritage: “From the Very Beginning, It was the People”

Wright emphasized the contributions of the people who built and grew the team alongside him over the years.

“My wife, Kara, is an amazing mother to our incredible three daughters, and she also kept the office running in so many ways while raising our kids,” he said. “The support of my family set the foundation of this team.

“Bob started as a data and electronics engineer and became invaluable as he grew into a key leadership role that allowed me to focus elsewhere.

“The mechanics, the engineers, the event staff, the media team; every single person that was a part of our journey is a part of the backbone of our team.

“That encompasses every single driver that has been in the Wright Motorsports fraternity, including the customer racing programs that became family.

“Without them and their love and passion for what they do on and off track, I couldn’t have been as successful as I was.

“Drivers like Pat Long and Jan Heylen poured so much of themselves into the team over the years, and that meant something.

“We also had amazing sponsors and partners like Porsche Motorsport North America, IMSA, SRO, and others that were crucial to our growth, relationships, and track performance. That’s what makes this place special.”

John Dagys

John Dagys is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Sportscar365. Dagys spent eight years as a motorsports correspondent for FOXSports.com and SPEED Channel and has contributed to numerous other motorsports publications worldwide. Contact John