Meet Matt...

Matt's Bio / Matt's Firsts / Matt's Career Stats

Birthdate: February 19, 1970

Residence:Uncasville, CT

Marital Status: Wife, Lori

Children:   Vanessa 6/17/98,  Kyle 5/24/00,  Sabrina 9/30/02

Matt Kobyluck has cemented a reputation as a go-getter in the NASCAR Camping World East Series. His driving style says it all: he’s patient yet aggressive, focused and determined. His success in the series is driven by his understanding of the racecar and his ability to relay that back to his crew. His team is unparalleled in loyalty and dedication - having spent the last ten years with very few personnel changes. Kobyluck’s 6’5” stature can be intimidating from afar until a conversation with him reveals a quiet, yet confident personality. He rises to the occasion both on and off the track.

Success, some feel, has come easy for the 38-year-old driver, who is also the President of a large construction, site development, and trucking company.  But contrary to that belief, Kobyluck has had to literally fight for his life to get to where he is today.

Matt began his career in 1993 driving in the popular Late Model division at Waterford Speedbowl. There, he posted numerous wins, top-five, and top-10 finishes – proving his ability to maneuver around the tight confines of a 3/8th’s mile bullring. His ease behind the wheel caught the attention of fellow competitors, and before long, 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, CT-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 16 wins, 55 top-five’s, and 84 top-10 finishes. In addition, he has a career total seven pole awards, and was the winner of the prestigious NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown in 2006.

In 2008, Kobyluck made history when his series leading four wins, nine top-five and 12 top-10 finishes solidified the 2008 NASCAR Camping World Series East Championship. It’s the first time in history a Native American has ever won a NASCAR title. In addition, his entire team was bestowed with NASCAR’s Sportsmanship Award at the year-end Championship banquet held at the Mohegan Sun Casino.