There is no doubt that the Batley track is a great resource, but it seems that a combination of local abuse (chavs!) and under use by racers have conspired to let it drop to its current state.
IMHO surely if the track was fit, it would get more use. It follows that more racers would be around, so less damage could be done by the locals.
But looking at the amount of events publicised aound and about it's much easier to go to another meeting than get to the bottom of Batleys problems.
Last Sunday meeting 6 people turned up and therefore couldn't race. It was suggested that they did some work on the ground. Let's face it 6 people to work on the whole site is a tough prospect. However, 30 people, a sunny day, a crate of beer and a radio pumping would go a long way to sorting things out. Tag on an evening race session and bob's your uncle.
Repeat that over a couple of weekends and the track might be up to it's former glory. Just a thought!
