Matt Kobyluck

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Matt Kobyluck
Matt Kobyluck.jpg
Kobyluck in 2009
NationalityUnited States American
Born (1970-02-19) February 19, 1970 (age 51)
Oakdale, Connecticut, U.S.
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
Years active1998–2010
Starts178
Wins16
Poles7
Best finish1st in 2008
Championship titles
2008NASCAR Camping World East Series
Awards
2006, 2008Toyota All-Star Showdown winner
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
4 races run over 3 years
Best finish119th (2006)
First race2004 Siemens 200 (Loudon)
Last race2006 Zippo 200 (Watkins Glen)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
Statistics current as of March 11, 2014.

Matt Kobyluck (born February 19, 1970) is a driver in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, a regional stepping-stone series to NASCAR's national divisions. Kobyluck, who celebrated his 10th season in the NCWS East in 2008, is one of the few drivers left that competed under the old Busch North Series banner, and is the only driver of Native American descent in the series.

Career[]

Kobyluck's 2009 car

Kobyluck began his career in 1993 driving in the popular Late Model division at Waterford Speedbowl in his home state of Connecticut. There, he posted numerous wins, top-five, and top-10 finishes – proving his ability to maneuver around the tight confines of a 3/8 mile bullring. His ease behind the wheel caught the attention of fellow competitors, and before long, he was asked to add to his already demanding schedule by piloting a car in the Modified division. His continued success left Kobyluck looking for new challenges.

In 1997, the Uncasville native moved on to Stafford Motor Speedway’s Pro Stock division. The demanding ½-mile track proved to be the challenge Kobyluck needed as he looked forward to NASCAR’s premier regional series – the NASCAR Camping World East Series (then called the Busch North Series). An accident that occurred during one of his races at Stafford in 1998 put those plans on hold temporarily as Kobyluck recovered from extensive injuries he sustained in the crash. By August of that year, ahead of the doctor’s recovery schedule, Kobyluck’s determination and strength enabled him to get back behind the wheel and pursue his dream. That fall, with Mohegan Sun Casino on board, Matt made his NASCAR Camping World Series debut at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Kobyluck took on a full NASCAR Camping World Series East schedule in 1999 and has since started more than 150 races with 14 wins, over 50 top-five’s, and 80 top-10 finishes. He also won the prestigious NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown in 2006.

Kobyluck came close to winning the East Series championship in 2002 when the series title came down to the last race at Lime Rock Park when Andy Santerre beat him out by a mere nine points. He has finished in the top-five in season ending points for the last three years, and in the top-10 for last six years.

In September 2008, Kobyluck clinched the 2008 NASCAR Camping World Series Championship with a third-place finish at Dover International Speedway. Kobyluck is the first Native American to win a championship in the series.[1] Kobyluck then finished off his 2008 season in January 2009 by winning a second Toyota All-Star Showdown.

Kobyluck is also the president of a large construction, site development, and trucking company based in Connecticut.[2]

Motorsports career results[]

NASCAR[]

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Busch Series[]

NASCAR Busch Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 NBSC Pts Ref
2004 Kobyluck Enterprises 40 Chevy DAY CAR LVS DAR BRI TEX NSH TAL CAL GTY RCH NZH CLT DOV NSH KEN MLW DAY CHI NHA
34 		PPR IRP MCH BRI CAL RCH DOV
DNQ 		KAN CLT MEM ATL PHO DAR HOM 132nd 61 [3]
2005 50 DAY CAL MXC LVS ATL NSH BRI TEX PHO TAL DAR RCH CLT DOV NSH KEN MLW DAY CHI NHA PPR GTY IRP GLN
35 		MCH BRI CAL RCH DOV KAN CLT MEM TEX PHO HOM 132nd 58 [4]
2006 04 DAY CAL MXC LVS ATL BRI TEX NSH PHO TAL RCH DAR CLT DOV NSH KEN MLW DAY CHI NHA
39 		MAR GTY IRP GLN
42 		MCH BRI CAL RCH DOV KAN CLT MEM TEX PHO HOM 119th 83 [5]

K&N Pro Series East[]

NASCAR K&N Pro Series East results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 NKNPSEC Pts Ref
Kobyluck Enterprises 40 Chevy RPS NHA NZH GLN STA NHA DOV STA
DNQ 		NHA
33 		GLN EPP JEN NHA
30 		THU TMP
32 		BEE LRP 51st 274 [6]

20 		RPS
22 		NHA
20 		TMP
35 		NZH
23 		BEE
14 		JEN
21 		GLN STA
19 		NHA
31 		NZH
14 		STA
24 		NHA
36 		GLN
35 		EPP
26 		THU
16 		BEE
25 		NHA
17 		LRP
15 		21st 1695 [7]

14 		NHA
19 		SEE
9
9 		BEE
27 		JEN
19 		GLN STA
14 		NHA
10 		NZH STA
10 		WFD
16 		GLN
30 		EPP
22 		TMP
14 		THU
10 		BEE
29 		NHA
40 		LRP
32 		15th 1806 [8]

23 		NHA
19 		SEE
11
15 		BEE
12 		EPP
20 		STA
21 		WFD
19 		BEE
12 		TMP
35 		NHA
4 		STA
12 		SEE
9 		GLN
4 		NZH
1* 		THU
24 		BEE
10 		DOV
7 		STA
9 		LRP
8 		11th 2485 [9]

5 		NHA
5 		NZH
2 		SEE
1 		BEE
2 		STA
23
4 		WFD
23 		TMP
14 		NHA
3 		STA
2 		GLN
6
2 		THU
17 		BEE
7 		NHA
9 		DOV
1 		STA
5 		LRP
6 		2nd 2835 [10]

15 		STA
4 		ERI
4 		BEE
7 		STA
13
3 		TMP
4 		NHA
38 		WFD
24 		SEE
14 		GLN
22
5 		BEE
7 		THU
4 		NHA
28 		STA
4 		LRP
12* 		10th 2233 [11]
2004
7 		TMP
10 		LRP
28 		SEE
3 		STA
3
6 		ERI
9 		WFD
3 		NHA
28
1 		GLN
4 		NHA
26 		DOV
11 		7th 1781 [12]
STA
1*
3 		ERI
3 		NHA
19 		WFD
1*
1* 		STA
20 		DUB
2 		OXF
3 		NHA
33 		DOV
8 		LRP
1 		TMP
5 		3rd 1980 [13]
GRE
4 		STA
2*
10 		TMP
1* 		ERI
6 		NHA
35
24* 		WFD
1* 		NHA
40 		DOV
4 		LRP
2* 		5th 1551 [14]
2007 GRE
21 		ELK
9 		IOW
17 		SBO
1 		STA
3 		NHA
6 		TMP
2 		NSH
12
10* 		LRP
1* 		MFD
2 		NHA
33 		DOV
21 		4th 1840 [15]
2008 GRE
22 		IOW
8 		SBO
5 		GLN
1 		NHA
3* 		TMP
7 		NSH
1
1 		LRP
1* 		MFD
2 		NHA
3 		DOV
3 		STA
7 		1st 2126 [16]
2009 GRE
8
10 		IOW
7 		SBO
11 		GLN
2 		NHA
11 		TMP
6
5 		LRP
17 		NHA
4* 		DOV
15 		6th 1567 [17]
GRE
15 		SBO
5 		IOW
12 		MAR
4 		NHA
12 		LRP
18
7 		GRE
5 		NHA
23 		DOV
23 		10th 1290 [18]

Camping World West Series[]

NASCAR Camping World West Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 NCWWSC Pts Ref
Kobyluck Enterprises 40 Chevy PHO
23 		LVS
17 		CAL EVG IRW DCS PHO MMR 35th 209 [19]
PHO
3 		MMR CAL EVG IRW DCS PHO CNS MMR IRW 47th 165 [20]
PHO
7 		MMR PHO IRW EVG PPR CAL DCS MMR 41st 146 [21]
PHO
3 		PHO
30* 		IRW SON DCS IRW EVG CAL
25 		AMP 30th 336 [22]
PHO
36 		AMP ELK IOW CNS SON DCS IRW MMP EVG AMP 75th 55 [23]
2008 AAS PHO
10 		IOW CNS SON IRW DCS EVG MMP IRW AMP AAS 55th 134 [24]

References[]

  1. ^ Ann, Alexis (24 December 2008). "Matt Kobyluck Is First Native American To Win NASCAR Series Championship". The Resident. Stonington, CT. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
  2. ^ Busch Sport Scene, June 2008, Published by George Campbell
  3. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2004 NASCAR Busch Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  4. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2005 NASCAR Busch Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  5. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2006 NASCAR Busch Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  6. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 1998 NASCAR Busch North Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  7. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 1999 NASCAR Busch North Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  8. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2000 NASCAR Busch North Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  9. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2001 NASCAR Busch North Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  10. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2002 NASCAR Busch North Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  11. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2003 NASCAR Busch North Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  12. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2004 NASCAR Busch North Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  13. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2005 NASCAR Busch North Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  14. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2006 NASCAR Busch East Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  15. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2007 NASCAR Busch East Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  16. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2008 NASCAR Camping World East Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  17. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2009 NASCAR Camping World East Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  18. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2010 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  19. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2003 NASCAR Winston West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  20. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2004 NASCAR West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  21. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2005 NASCAR West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  22. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2006 NASCAR Autozone West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  23. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2007 NASCAR West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  24. ^ "Matt Kobyluck – 2008 NASCAR Camping World West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2020.

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