Dubbin Motorsports is making a strategic shift in its racing schedule, opting to compete in back-to-back weekends at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The team has added the 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars – NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event to its calendar this coming weekend, followed by the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on June 26-29.
The decision comes as team owner Dean Dubbin prepares for shoulder surgery, which forced the team to withdraw from the Seattle national event. Instead, Dubbin Motorsports saw an opportunity to maximize its points position by competing in Norwalk twice.
“We aren’t going to Seattle since Dean will be having his surgery then,” said Kirk Wolf, the team’s lead driver. “Instead, we decided to add Norwalk. It is a back-to-back event – and who wouldn’t want to spend two weekends at one of the best tracks in the U.S.?”
Team Owner Dean Dubbin echoed the team’s enthusiasm for the change. “After scheduling my shoulder surgery, we looked at the calendar, and the Norwalk Regional was a perfect fit to get another points race to replace Seattle. It’s not a National event, but we needed more regional points if Kirk is going to make an impact in the National Points standings. It is a great place to race—you would be hard-pressed to find a better-run racetrack than Norwalk. Bill Bader always puts on a great race, and we sure enjoy racing there. And after all, the ice cream there is amazing!”
Summit Motorsports Park is renowned not only for its high-speed action on the track but also for its Velvet Ice Cream, a tradition enjoyed by racers and fans alike.
The Cavalcade of Stars event is expected to attract at least 12 of the nation’s top-rated Top Alcohol Dragster teams, while up to 20 teams are slated to compete at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals the following weekend.
Dubbin Motorsports has a strong history at Norwalk. In 2023, the DMP Awnings – Kentex Roofing backed team delivered a near-flawless performance at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals, securing its first NHRA National Event victory in Top Alcohol Dragster.
With early-season struggles behind them, Norwalk may be the perfect venue for Dubbin Motorsports to regain momentum. The injected nitro tune-up of Clay and Chase Copeland, the team’s lead tuners, is well-suited for the track’s conditions.
As the team prepares for two consecutive weekends of racing, all eyes will be on Dubbin Motorsports and Kirk Wolf to see if they can replicate their past success and make a strong push in the NHRA national points chase.
This story was originally published on June 18, 2025. 
