British Superbikes will become a truly international series in 2012 when it travels to the Dutch circuit of Assen in September of next year.
The calendar was revealed today with three rounds at Brands Hatch included, two at Oulton Park but Croft has become a casualty of the Assen race. The three-part Showdown will two current MotoGP venues with the Silverstone Arena GP circuit following Assen on 28-30 September, before concluding at the hallowed Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, scene of the epic title decider between Tommy Hill and John Hopkins last month, with a triple header finale on October 12-14.
"The 2012 BSB calendar is the strongest ever and this is a tribute to the extraordinary health of BSB amidst tough economic conditions that are a major challenge to many other series. It has always been a priority for MSVR to drive down the costs of competing in BSB with sport-leading technical regulations whilst driving up the quality of the show," said boss Jonathan Palmer.
"As a result BSB is becoming ever more attractive to manufacturers, teams, riders, sponsors, circuits and fans, which means 2012 is likely to be BSB’s best year yet.”
2012 MCE Insurance BSB calendar
April 6-9 Brands Hatch Indy
April 13-15 Thruxton
May 5-7 Oulton Park International
May 25-27 Snetterton 300
June 22-24 June Knockhill
July 6-8 Oulton Park International
July 20-22 Brands Hatch GP
August 25-27 Cadwell Park
September 7-9 Donington Park GP
September 21-23 - TT Circuit Assen
September 28-30 Silverstone GP
October 12-14 Brands Hatch GP
