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Kirk Wolf and Dubbin Motorsports Gear Up in Texas for Cowboy Hat and Diamond Wally
Highlights
- Dubbin Motorsports, Kirk Wolf compete at NHRA Texas Fall Nationals
- Lucas Oil Series regional event begins with Friday open testing
- Wolf qualified No. 2 with 5.169-second, 278.43 mph pass
- Eliminations for Top Alcohol classes set for Sunday
- Team focuses on fixing engine and clutch issues this season
- Qualifying runs start Thursday; first-round eliminations Saturday morning
Dubbin Motorsports and driver Kirk Wolf head to the Texas Motorplex this week for the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, part of the Stampede of Speed.
The schedule combines NHRA national competition, Lucas Oil Series regional racing, and the 41st JEGS Allstars, tightening the competitive picture for Top Alcohol Dragster.
Led by Dean Dubbin, the team opens with the Lucas Oil Series regional event. Friday brings open testing, with Top Alcohol qualifying set for Saturday and eliminations on Sunday.
Other Lucas Oil categories continue Monday and Tuesday, October 12-13, before the national event runs October 15-18 at the Motorplex.
Wolf’s reference point is clear. He qualified second at the 2025 event with a 5.169-second, 278.43 mph pass, and he targets similar pace this week.
“We’ve found and fixed those problems; now it’s time to go race,” — Kirk Wolf
The car’s execution has been the focus. Engine and clutch issues define their season, with clutch behavior the persistent limiter since Gainesville.
Dubbin cites a strong Michigan outing as a turning point, suggesting the team can now prioritise power delivery and consistency rather than firefighting.
While the JEGS Allstars concentrates elite entries, Dubbin Motorsports is not eligible. A single‑program focus may reduce workload and sharpen race‑to‑race discipline.
Wolf’s 5.169s at 278.43 mph secured No. 2 qualifier at the 2025 Texas Fall Nationals.
There is useful Texas history here. The team reached the 2023 final against Julie Nataas, underlining the ceiling when execution aligns with conditions.
The Top Alcohol Dragster championship picture remains open, and many contenders are expected at the Texas Motorplex. Wolf is outside the title fight but pursues wins.
Key times: Qualifying begins Thursday 4:00 p.m.; Friday sessions at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; eliminations start Saturday around 10:00 a.m.
The target is straightforward. Regain the Dallas‑level confidence, re‑establish consistent early incrementals, and race deep on Sunday.
Ultimately, the prize is symbolic and material: the Cowboy Hat and the diamond Wally, and proof the mid‑season fixes have restored competitive baseline.
The DMP Awnings/Kentex Roofing Systems entry makes its first qualifying run Thursday at 4:00 p.m., continues Friday at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with first‑round eliminations Saturday morning.
Visual Summary
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⭐ Kirk Wolf & Dubbin Motorsports: Texas Glory Hunt Begins!
2025 Qualifying
5.169 sec
No. 2 Qualifier
Top Speed
278.4 mph
“We’ve found and fixed the problems—now it’s time to go race.”
Kirk Wolf & team hunt for redemption and the iconic Cowboy Hat trophy as Texas’ fastest crowd gathers for one high-stakes showdown.
🗓 This Week at Texas Motorplex
Thu: Qual 1
Fri: Qual 2-3
Sat: Elims
Next: Trophy
Fri: Qual 2-3
Sat: Elims
Next: Trophy
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