WSBK: The 2009 calendar unveiled

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The FIM has revealed the finalised calendar for the 2009 World Superbike Championship , which confirms the return of Imola and the disappearance of the Brands Hatch round.With a new pit complex and a revised layout, Imola ensures World Superbikes will be visiting Italy on three occasions in 2009.Unfortunately, Brands Hatch won't be back on the schedule although it attracted one of the biggest crowds of the season. Donington Park will assume the title of being the British WSBK event. 2009 WSBK calendar March 1 Australia Phillip IslandMarch 14 Qatar Doha/Losail April 5 Spain ValenciaApril 26 Netherlands AssenMay 10 Italy MonzaMay 17 South Africa KyalamiMay 31 United States Salt Lake CityJune 21 San Marino MisanoJune 28 Great-Britain Donington ParkJuly 26 Czech Republic BrnoSeptember 6 Germany NürburgringSeptember 27 Italy ImolaOctober 4 France Magny-CoursOctober 25 Portugal Portimão photo: World Superbike Championship