Capeway Rovers Motorcycle Club

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Capeway Rovers Motorcycle Club, located in Middleboro, Massachusetts, is not your average motocross track. Founded in 1934, Capeway Rovers boasts the title of the oldest on the East Coast. Its rich history stretches back to a humble beginning behind a Chase Chevrolet dealership in Bourne, Massachusetts. But like a true champion, Capeway Rovers weathered the storm of eminent domain, relocating in 1951 to its current 60-acre throne nestled amongst cranberry bogs.

This hallowed ground has witnessed motocross royalty carve their legacies in the dirt. Local titans like Dick Bettencourt, Jo Jo Keller, and Doug Henry all left their indelible mark at Middleboro. Over 800 races later, Capeway Rovers remains a cornerstone of motocross history.

Speaking of history, here's a juicy nugget for the motocross trivia: while Bernie Yelin of Southwick gets the official nod for inventing the backwards-falling starting gate, local lore claims that Capeway Rovers' own Dick Roy, father of motocross racer Dwight Roy, built a similar contraption years earlier. If that is true – Capeway Rovers might have been the OG of the gate drop!

Planning to catch Round 13 of Supercross in Boston? Why not extend your weekend and make your way to Capeway Rovers? Here's your ultimate itinerary for a weekend steeped in the rich aroma of two-stroke smoke and checkered flags:

Friday:

Saturday:

  • Fuel up for the day with a hearty breakfast at The Paramount.
  • Take a leisurely stroll through the picturesque Boston Common and Public Garden, snapping some envy-inducing photos.
  • Immerse yourself in art at the Museum of Fine Arts or the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
  • Grab some mouthwatering BBQ at Sweet Cheeks Q before heading to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for the Supercross race under the Friday night lights.

Sunday:

  • Rise and shine! Gates open at Capeway Rovers at 6:30 AM, so plan your arrival accordingly.
  • Time to get down to business! Participate in the race or cheer on the valiant riders from the sidelines.
  • After the checkered flag waves, refuel with some classic American fare at The Farmer's Daughter.
  • Depending on your energy reserves, explore the area further or head back to Boston for a relaxing farewell before your departure.

This itinerary is your gateway to a moto weekend unlike any other. So, pack right and prepare yourself!

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