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2011 World SBK - San Marino

Location: Misano, Italy (Map this address )
Start: JUN 10, 2011 at 12:00 AM
End: JUN 12, 2011 at 11:00 PM
About: The Misano motor racing circuit was designed in 1969, it hosted its first GP in 1980 and by 1993 had held 10. There was then a gap until 2007 when a completely rebuilt track, extended to 4.180km and run in the opposite direction allowed the circuit to once again became a Grand Prix venue. In 2005 the circuit launched a radical renovation and modernisation project, with a new main entrance and a medical centre the following year.

Brand new stands can now accomodate over 23,000 fans and 17 generator-equipped light towers have been erected. The circuit also boasts Wi-Fi coverage across the entire 4 square km site, one of only two racetracks in the world that can do so. A project of such grandeur deserves a befitting name, which is why in 2007 it was renamed the 'Misano World Circuit'.

As a misnomer, despite being in Italy it is often referred to as a San Marino Race in numerous events, usually because there is already an Italian round of that event, and also becaue of its location very close to the border.