After a brief absence from the
World Superbike Championship, the Donington circuit will be returning to the schedule in 2011. The track was included in the line up after Infront Motor Sports announced a three-year partnership with the circuit, allowing it to remain in the the series for 2011, 2012 and 2013. Also confirmed for the 2011 season is the Imola circuit in Italy, which is set to take place on September 25th.
“We are extremely pleased to bring SBK back to Donington Park for the European Round of the Championship," said Paolo Flammini, CEO of Infront Motor Sports and official promoter of the FIM Superbike World Championship. "The Leicestershire circuit is where the Championship began its history 23 years ago and has hosted many successful rounds of our series over the years. Thanks to the presence of many competitive British riders both in the Superbike and Supersport classes, we are sure that the 2011 event will attract many fans and will be a huge success.”
Dates Grand Prix Circuit Superbike Supersport Superstock
February 27 Australia Phillip Island X X
March 27 Europe Donington X X
April 17 The Netherlands Assen X X X
May 8 Italy Monza X X X
May 30 (Monday) United States Miller Motorsport Park X
June 12 San Marino Misano X X X
June 19 Spain Motorland Aragon X X X
July 10 Czech Republic Brno X X X
July 31 Great Britain Silverstone X X X
September 4 Germany Nürburgring X X X
September 25 Italy Imola X X X
October 2 France Magny-Cours X X X
October 16 Portugal Portimão X X X
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Updates are in bold
