FUN FACTS ABOUT MATT

1. What is your first racing memory?

My first win during my rookie season at Waterford. It was very exciting to get a win in my first year. I’ll never forget it.

2. What is your toughest track?

Dover. The high speeds, the high banking – you’re always on the edge. It’s by far the most demanding track on me as a driver.

3. If you could pick the next race for the team to win, which race would it be?

A race at New Hampshire International Speedway! We feel the track owes us one. We’ve had a lot of close calls there and a lot of mishaps. I think everyone on this team wants a win there really bad.

4. Who has been your strongest motivator/inspiration in your racing career?

Kobyluck at Dover

I am my strongest motivator although my family and friends inspire me to always continue to be better.

5. What is the single most important element you have learned as a driver in the Busch East Series?

Patience!

KOBYLUCK'S BUSCH EAST SERIES FIRSTS:

FIRST RACE:

August 2, 1998 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Kobyluck qualified the #40 Mohegan Sun Casino Chevrolet 25th. He finished 33rd in the 43-car field and earned an $870 payout.

FIRST TOP-10 FINISH:

May 27, 2000. In his 22nd start, Kobyluck drove the #40 Mohegan Sun Casino Chevrolet to a ninth place finish in the Budweiser 150 at the 1/3rd mile oval of Seekonk Speedway.

FIRST SUPERSPEEDWAY WIN:

Same as above.

FIRST SHORT TRACK WIN:

May 25, 2002. Kobyluck won the Budweiser 150 at Seekonk Speedway after taking the lead on lap 144. The race was extended to 152 laps when a late-race caution set up a green-white-checker finish.

FIRST TOP-FIVE FINISH:

July 21, 2001. The Uncasville, CT-native put in an impressive performance when he came from a 22nd starting position to post a fourth place finish in the New England 125 at New Hampshire Int’l Speedway. It was Kobyluck’s 47th start.

FIRST LAP LED:

Lap 71 of the Budweiser Busch North 150 at Waterford Speedbowl on August 5, 2000. Kobyluck led a total of 26 laps in the #40 Mohegan Sun Casino Chevrolet.

FIRST BUSCH POLE AWARD:

July 26, 2003 when he posted a qualifying lap of 15.047 seconds At Waterford Speedbowl. Came in 86th start.

FIRST RACE WIN:

August 26, 2001 in the Nazareth 100 at Nazareth Speedway. Kobyluck took the lead for the second and final time at lap 59 before going on to victory lane. The win came in Kobyluck’s 51st start.

Matt's first BES win came at Nazareth.