We were off to darkest Norfolk to experience MSV's hard work over the winter that has created what many say is the most exciting development in UK motorsport this century.

Even after our previous visit for BSB pre-season testing it was amazing to see how much more work had been done to complete the circuit for its first big race meeting.

The sun was shining, the 43,000 strong crowd were sizzling in both sun tan lotion and rising excitement that overflowed as the roar of the superbikes made the air crackle like thunder.

Check out some of the action in the BSB Snetterton 2011 Photo Gallery.