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Davide Amaduzzi (Bologna, August 4, 1972) is an Italian racing driver active in various categories of international motorsport.

Throughout his career, he has competed in single-seaters, GT cars, prototypes, and NASCAR events in Europe and the United States. In addition to his racing career, he works as a driving instructor and test driver for car manufacturers.

Career

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Early Years and Single-Seater Racing

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Amaduzzi began karting at around the age of 10, winning the Italian title in the 100cc category in 1990.

In 1991, he transitioned to single-seater racing, competing in championships such as Formula 2000 and Italian Formula 3.

In subsequent years, he also raced in Formula Renault and Formula 3000 in both Europe and the United States.

Between 1995 and 1997, he participated in three unofficial Formula 1 test sessions, driving for AGS-Ford, Larrousse-Ford, and Benetton-Ford at the Le Luc and Spa-Francorchamps circuits.

GT Racing and Prototypes

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Since 2000, Amaduzzi has focused primarily on GT racing and prototype competitions, participating in events such as FIA GT and the Italian GT Championship with Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini cars.

In 2008, he began collaborating with Scuderia La.Na, racing with various Ferraris, including the 430 GT and 550, in endurance and GT competitions in Italy and abroad.

NASCAR and Racing in the United States

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In 2010, Amaduzzi made his debut on American ovals in the ARCA Truck Series.

In the following years, he competed in various NASCAR events, including the K&N Pro Series West and the Whelen All-American Series, becoming one of the few Italian drivers to regularly race in these U.S.-based categories.

Driving Instructor and Test Driver

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Alongside his racing career, Amaduzzi has worked as a driving instructor and test driver for various car manufacturers.

He has contributed to the development of new models and participated in promotional events and safe driving courses.

Television Work

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Amaduzzi has appeared as a guest and commentator on numerous television programs dedicated to motorsport.

He has shared his experience and provided technical analyses of racing competitions


Palmarès

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Anno Competizione Risultato
2023 Radical Cup Romania 1 race, P2 Overall
2023 Formula X Italian Series 1 race, P1 a Monza
2023 Ligier European cup LMP4 with smart racing Romania
2022 Italian GT Series GT Cup P5 Porsche Cup 991-2
2021 Super Proto Series P1 Overall
2021 Italian Prototype Series 1 race, DNF
2021 NASCAR Euro Series Final Series at Vallelunga, P9
2020 Italian Master Prototype Series P3 Overall
2019 NASCAR Super Truck Series
2019 Italian Master Prototype Series 1 race, P3
2018 NASCAR Super Truck Series
2018 Pirelli World Challenge GT USA 4º Overall GT cup – Lamborghini Huracan ST
2017 Endurance Champions Cup 3º Overall Proto Class
2017 NASCAR Super Truck Series 1º posto Tucson Speedway
2016 Endurance Champions Cup Wolf-Honda CN2
2015 Endurance Champions Cup 1º Overall e 1º Class Prototype – Wolf-Honda CN2
2014 24h Classic Nurburgring Nordschleife Class P1
2014 GT Italian Cup Ferrari 458 GT CUP, 1 race, 1 win
2014 Italian Trophy F.3/Sport 2º Overall
2013 NASCAR NWAAS Stock Car Series USA
2013 NASCAR NWES Stock Car Euro Series 3º posto Overall Oval Tours Speedway
2013 NASCAR K&N PRO SERIES 1 race at Sonoma, Infineon Raceway
2012 24h Classic Nurburgring Nordschleife 1º di Classe
2012 NASCAR NWAAS Stock Car Series USA
2011 International GT Sprint Ferrari 430 GT CUP – 2 wins
2010 International GT Sprint Ferrari 430 GT CUP – 2 wins
2010 USA ARCA Truck Series 2 races– best result 7º Overall
2010 100 Miles Magione Ferrari 430 GT2 – 2º Overall
2010 GT Italian Championship Ferrari 430 GT CUP – 1 race
2009 Formula Free Repubblica Ceca 1º Overall
2009 Formula 2000 Light Over 2º Overall
2009 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Pro Driver 4º Overall
2009 GT Italian Championship Ferrari 430 GT CUP
2008 Endurance GT Series 1º Overall – Ferrari 550-360-430
2007 FIA GT 1 race, 2º Overall Citation category – Corvette C5 GT1
2007 Endurance GT Series 2 races with Viper GT3 – 2 wins
2007 Formula 3000 Australian Championship 3º Overall
2007 Euro Formula 3000 1º Class B
2006 Formula 4000 Australian Championship 2º Overall
2005 FIA GT Championship Porsche 911 GT2
2004 Formula Gloria Italian Championship 1º Overall
2004 Formula Gloria Swiss Championship 1º Overall
2003 Formula Gloria Italian Championship 3º Overall
2002 Formula 2000 Canadian Series 2º Overall
2002 Formula 2000 Winter Canadian Series 1º Overall
2002 Formula Arcobaleno Italian Championship 3º Overall
2001 Formula Renault Italian Challenge 4º Overall
2000 Formula Renault Italian Challenge 1º Overall
1999 Formula 1 Testing with Benetton-Renault
1999 USA Championship Formula Barber Dodge 2º Overall
1998 Formula Ford Italian Challenge 2º Overall
1997 Formula Renault Eurocup
1996 Formula Renault Class B French Championship 2º Overall
1996 Formula 1 Testing with Larrousse-Ford
1995 Formula 1 Testing with AGS-Ford
1995 Formula 3 Italian Championship
1994 Formula 3 e Formula 2000 Italian Championship
1993 Formula 3 Italian Challenge 3º Overall
1992 Formula 2000 Italian Championship
1990 Karting 100cc International Italian Champion
1983-1991 Karting 3 times regional champion

Driving Instructor

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Amaduzzi offers courses in sport and safe driving, leveraging his extensive motorsport experience to train new drivers and enthusiasts.

References

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  1. Davide Amaduzzi ACI Sport
  2. Davide Amaduzzi - Racing-oil
  3. it.motorsport.com - [1]
  4. italiaracing.net - Davide Amaduzzi: il pilota dei quattro continenti [2]
  5. driverdb.com - Davide Amaduzzi [3]
  6. formulaitalia.info - Davide Amaduzzi con Emotion Motorsport nel Master Tricolore Prototipi [4]
  7. speedsport-magazine.com - Davide Amaduzzi [5]
  8. motorsportmagazine.com - Davide Amaduzzi [6]
  9. rossomotori.it - Davide Amaduzzi [7]
  10. cronacatorino.it - Davide Amaduzzi ritorna in Europa con Emotion Motorsport nel Master Tricolore Prototipi [8]
  11. autodromomagione.com - Un denso appuntamento con il Gruppo Peroni Race e il Trofeo Italia Storico [9]
  12. worldofeuronascar.com - Davide Amaduzzi [10]
  13. monzaspeed.it - DAVIDE AMADUZZI TORNA FULL TIME IN NASCAR WHELEN ALL AMERICAN SERIES [11]
  14. motorionline.com - Davide Amaduzzi è il primo pilota a guidare una vettura della NASCAR Whelen All American Series a Monza [12]
  15. livegp.it - EuroNASCAR | Davide Amaduzzi ritorna in azione a Vallelunga con CAAL Racing [13]




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