Memorable moments and significant dates for the event. 2015 is the year in which Misano takes over from Monza for hosting more rounds of WorldSBK. Currently, both of the Italian venues have 44 World Superbike races to their name. Only two circuits have more races starts to their names since the series inaugurated in 1988: Phillip Island and Assen, with 48 each. The first appearance of Misano was in 1991, the dominant year of Doug Polen, who did not miss an opportunity and registered what remains highest WorldSBK average race speed to have been recorded at the track: 157.726 km/h, although this was before the circuit was modified and changed direction in 2007. Misano double The 1991 success...
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