Yes there was 9 in the beginner section and in the amateur section it doesn't Necessarily mean there will be 9 in the later sections.
But lets suppose there is for now. lets not forget each championship has quite a few different races. beginner looked to be 3, lets say ameture may avaerage 4 races per event. The next stage may be 5 races, then the next may average 7 races per championhship. Lets say the final stages are all 10 race championships
That would mean
3x9 = 27
4x9= 36
5x9= 45
7x9= 63
10x9= 90
That would make a total of:261 races. Disapointed?
Also remember the races will increase in length. Im not sure where the endurance races are.
The special events and licences will also be played. Assuming each licence has 10 tests (which it could very well have more) that's 70 lincence tests on top of that.
Did each special event consist of 3 races each or was it 3x3? 3 different cars and 3 difficulty levels.
edit: Oh and im guessing B spec mode is going to be much more involving this time so who knows what's in there...
Thats plenty of racing i think you will find