Shane Golobic

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Shane Golobic
NationalityAmerican
BornShane Mathew Golobic
(1991-08-15) August 15, 1991 (age 33)
Fremont, California
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series career
Debut season2007
Current teamMatt Wood Racing
Car number17W
Wins2
USAC National Midget Series career
Debut season2007
Current teamMatt Wood Racing
Car number17W
Wins1
Best finish2nd in 2017
PtsRef
2021 Live Fast Motorsports 78 Ford DAY DAY HOM LVS PHO ATL BRI
37
MAR RCH TAL KAN DAR DOV COA CLT SON NSH POC POC ROA ATL NHA GLN IND MCH DAY DAR RCH BRI LVS TAL CLT TEX KAN MAR PHO 40th1 [25]

K&N Pro Series West

NASCAR K&N Pro Series West results
YearTeamNo.Make123456789101112131415NKNPSWCPtsRef
2013 Roadrunner Motorsports 1 Chevy PHO S99
DNQ
BIR IOW L44 SON CNS IOW EVG SPO MMP SMP 26th112 [26]
Bill McAnally Racing 20 Toyota AAS
8
KCR
8
16 PHO
21

* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points

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