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Niv Amar

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Niv Amar
Niv Amar competing at Buttonwillow Raceway, 2025 NASA 944 Spec
Niv Amar at Buttonwillow Raceway in 2025[1]
NationalityIsrael Israel
Born
(1997-03-31) March 31, 1997 (age 28) Jerusalem, Israel
NASA SoCal Porsche 944 Spec career
Debut season2025
Current teamRaceMetrics Motorsports
Racing licenceFIA Grade C
Years active2025 - Present
Car number27
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Previous series
Sparco 206 CUP
Championship titles
2021 Sparco 206 CUP
2022 Sparco 206 CUP

Niv Amar (Hebrew: ניב עמר; born 31 March 1997) is an Israeli racing driver who currently competes in the NASA SoCal Porsche 944 Spec.[2] He previously competed in the Sparco 206 CUP touring championship in Israel, wining the championship in 2021 and 2022.

Early life

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Amar was born in Jerusalem, Israel and grew up in Azrikam, Israel. he later moved to Ramat Gan, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He began his motorsports career in Israel, initially competing in the Sparco 206 CUP touring championship in Israel.

Racing career

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Sparco 206 CUP

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Amar in his Sparco 206 CUP at Arad Raceway in 2022

2021

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Amar made his debut in the Sparco 206 CUP in 2021 with CCX team. He won his first championship in his debut season[3], scoring one win and two podium finishes in five races.

2022

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At the beginning of the 2022 season, Amar secured sponsorship from "Auto Modein Group", providing support for his championship campaign. Amar returned to the series and successfully defended his title, finishing the season with two wins and five podiums in six races.

NASA SoCal Porsche 944 Spec

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Amar in his Spec Porsche 944 at Willow Springs International Raceway in 2025

2025

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In 2025, Amar moved to the United States to compete in the NASA SoCal Porsche 944 Spec championship with RaceMetrics Motorsports. In his debut season, he competed in seven races, scoring 490 points and finishing sixth in the overall standings.[4]

2026

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It is confirmed that in 2026, Amar will continue competing in the NASA SoCal Porsche 944 Spec championship with RaceMetrics Motorsports, aiming to pursue the regional and national championship titles.

Racing record

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Season Series Team Races Wins Podiums Points Position
2021 Sparco 206 CUP CCX 5 1 2 346 1st
2022 Sparco 206 CUP CCX 6 2 5 564 1st
2025 NASA 944 Spec RaceMetrics Motorsports 7 0 0 490 6th

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Three National Champions Battle on Buttonwillow's New Circuit – 944 Spec Delivers Thrills". NASASpeed.news. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  2. ^ "NASA Porsche 944 Spec".
  3. ^ Auto (2022-01-22). "אליפות ישראל למרוצי טורינג – ספארקו 206 קאפ – סיכום עונת 2021". www.auto.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  4. ^ "Speedhive". speedhive.mylaps.com. Retrieved 2025-11-09.