Andrew Aquilante

Date of Birth: June 16, 1987
Birthplace: Phoenixville, Pa.
Residence: Chester Springs, Pa.
Team Affiliation(s):

Phoenix Performance

Racing Team

Phoenix Performance

Brief Bio:

Andrew began his racing career at eight years old, spending his weekends racing quarter midgets

He began his career in SCCA in 2003 and is now a thirteen-time National Champion which puts him 3rd on the all-time list behind Jerry Hanson and John Heinricy.

Andrew’s 20 pole positions in the SCCA Runoffs alone seat him 2nd on the all-time list.

Andrew was also a runner-up in IMSA ST class in 2009 and World Challenge in 2015

At Phoenix Performance, Andrew spends his days as a project manager and planner as well as building some of the best race cars in the business.

Andrew also specializes in electronics and Data acquisition.

Studied Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University

Height: 5' 11

Weight: 155 lb

First race: 2004 – SCCA Regional

at Virginia International Raceway

Most memorable races:

• 2004 SCCA National at Mid-Ohio

• 2007 National Championship race

at Topeka

Favorite track: Lime Rock Park,

Watkins Glen

Personal car: ‘09 Pontiac G8 GXP

Racing hero: Michael Schumacher

Racing Experience

Video: Andrew Aquilante talks about the switch from the hatchback to the sedan Subaru WRX STI for the 2011 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge season.

Andrew....the early years......

Andrew’s First Quarter Midget Win - 08/06/1997

Got a little upside down - 08/14/1997