Andrew Prendeville
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Andrew Prendeville is an American professional automobile racer
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In 2004, Prendeville took second place in the Cooper Tires Formula Ford 2000 national championship. In 2002, at the Valvoline Runoffs, he won the SCCA Formula Continental
national championship, sharing the position as SCCA's Rookie of the Year.
Based in Las Vegas
, Prendeville raced in the Indy Pro Series for Andersen Racing
from the start of the 2007 season
until the middle of the 2008 season
. Until departing to "pursue other opportunities", Prendeville drove car No. 5, with signage dedicated to Best Friends Animal Society
. In 2007, in coordination with the no-kill animal sanctuary
, Prendeville launched "Racing Laps for Best Friends", a fundraising initiative that included a website for donation and promotional appearances. In July of 2007, Prendeville was named an honorary citizen of Indianapolis
in response to his fundraising efforts. He was replaced in car No. 5 by Daniel Herrington
. He returned to the series for 2009
, driving for Team Moore Racing
. He finished a career-best 9th in points with a best finish of third at Chicagoland Speedway
.
Prendeville, who graduated from Chatham High School
in Chatham
, New Jersey
in 2000, is the younger brother of Doug Prendeville, who is also a professional driver.
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
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In 2004, Prendeville took second place in the Cooper Tires Formula Ford 2000 national championship. In 2002, at the Valvoline Runoffs, he won the SCCA Formula Continental
Formula Continental
Formula Continental is a single seater, open wheel racing class in motorsport. It replaced Formula C as an SCCA racing class. Formula Continental includes three types of cars....
national championship, sharing the position as SCCA's Rookie of the Year.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, Prendeville raced in the Indy Pro Series for Andersen Racing
Andersen Racing
Andersen Racing was a professional auto racing team that competed in Firestone Indy Lights and Star Mazda competition. It was owned by Dan Andersen, who founded the U.S. F2000 National Championship in 1991 and his brother John Andersen...
from the start of the 2007 season
2007 in IPS
The 2007 Indy Racing League Indy Pro Series started on Saturday March 24 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The season's premiere race is the Freedom 100 on May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The season finale was held at Chicagoland Speedway on September 9...
until the middle of the 2008 season
2008 Indy Lights season
The 2008 Indy Racing League Firestone Indy Lights Series season, formerly the Indy Pro Series, began on March 29, 2008 and consisted of 16 races. Due to the discontinuation of the United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the series lost its Liberty Challenge double header...
. Until departing to "pursue other opportunities", Prendeville drove car No. 5, with signage dedicated to Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society, founded in its present form in 1984, is an American nonprofit 501 organization that is one of America’s best known animal welfare rescue groups. Best Friends works in outreach programs with shelters, other rescue groups and members nationwide to promote pet adoption,...
. In 2007, in coordination with the no-kill animal sanctuary
Animal sanctuary
An animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. Unlike animal shelters, sanctuaries do not seek to place animals with individuals or groups, instead maintaining each animal until his or her natural death...
, Prendeville launched "Racing Laps for Best Friends", a fundraising initiative that included a website for donation and promotional appearances. In July of 2007, Prendeville was named an honorary citizen of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
in response to his fundraising efforts. He was replaced in car No. 5 by Daniel Herrington
Daniel Herrington
Daniel Herrington is an American racing driver from Baltimore, Maryland.Herrington began his professional racing career in Formula BMW USA in 2004 with a partial schedule. He competed full-time in 2005 for Jensen Motorsport and finished 12th in points. In 2006 he moved to the Star Mazda Series and...
. He returned to the series for 2009
2009 Indy Lights season
The 2009 Indy Racing League Firestone Indy Lights season began April 4 in St. Petersburg, Florida, where it ran a double-header weekend in support to the season-opening IndyCar Series event. The schedule will take place over 14 race weekends in support of the IndyCars, with 15 total races. Unlike...
, driving for Team Moore Racing
Team Moore Racing
Team Moore Racing is an auto racing team that competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series. It is owned by former racer Tom Wood and Mark Moore and is based in Pittsboro, Indiana.The team was formed in 2007 with Wood driving...
. He finished a career-best 9th in points with a best finish of third at Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway is a tri-oval speedway in Joliet, Illinois, USA, southwest of Chicago. The speedway opened in 2001 and currently hosts NASCAR racing including the opening event in the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup. Until 2011, the speedway also hosted the IZOD IndyCar Series, recording...
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Prendeville, who graduated from Chatham High School
Chatham High School (New Jersey)
Chatham High School is an American four-year comprehensive public high school located at 255 Lafayette Avenue in Chatham Township, in Morris County, New Jersey, operating as part of the School District of the Chathams. The school serves students in grades 9-12...
in Chatham
Chatham Township, New Jersey
Chatham Township is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 10,452.Chatham Township was incorporated by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 12, 1806, from portions of Hanover Township and Morris Township, based on...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
in 2000, is the younger brother of Doug Prendeville, who is also a professional driver.