Personal History
THORN RACING TEAM is a "Thorn Lawn & Sod Contractors,
Inc." Sponsored racing program for motocross racers with
amateur national level capability but without the resources,
local to Charleston, SC. Visit our website at : ThornLawn.com
THORN RACING TEAM was created by Robert Roetzel, owner
of Thorn Lawn & Sod Contractors, Inc.
a "Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business" of
Charleston, SC.
Robert was an amateur national level competitor racing for
"SOAR Academy" team owner Gary Gracyk, father of well
known Professional racer Gavin Gracyk, from 2003-2005 with
top 10 finishes including Loretta Lynn's Amateur National
Championship prior to enlisting in the United States Navy.
Robert completed a 5 Year career in Special Operations
Forces as a SWCC Operator in Naval Special Warfare
including combat deployments to "Operation Iraqi Freedom" as
well as "Operation Enduring Freedom."
Now as a veteran, highly trained and tested in physical
endurance and mental capability, Robert wants to give back to
the sport that prepared him for the vigor's of one of the most
physically and mentally demanding jobs in the United States
Military. Robert credits his training with "SOAR ACADEMY" his
drive and preparation that was needed for the intense training
endured within Naval Special Warfare at the young age of 18.
"Thorn Racing Team" was created out of the passion for
motocross, the family atmosphere, a positive hobby/ lifestyle
for our up and coming youth and to advertise and promote
"Thorn Lawn & Sod Contractors, Inc." Thorn Racing is looking
to add sponsorship to continue growing this team to be a
stepping stone for amateur riders out of South Carolina to
reach the next level.
We provide a Private MX track, Physical Training, Mental
Coaching, Team Mechanic, Race-Bike, Parts Allowance, Race
Transportation and entry fees to our riders. This is possible
through our local advertisement from the team and our teams,
motocross-industry sponsors. We promote our team, our
company name, our sponsors and ourselves with the utmost
professionalism and respect.
Riding Goals
Thorn's official racing program starts the 2015 racing season
with a focus on Local-Regional level races with 3 racers
contesting in the 250/450B classes and Collegeboy. We expect
to have 3 racers attending local, regional and a minimum of 3
Amateur National Championship races to include the Daytona
RCSX, The MiniO's, Ponca City and the main focus for all
riders to qualify and race the Loretta Lynn's Amateur National
Championship.
Competitive Highlights
Robert was an amateur national level competitor racing for
"SOAR Academy" team owner Gary Gracyk, father of well
known Professional racer Gavin Gracyk, from 2003-2005 with
top 10 finishes including Loretta Lynn's Amateur National
Championship prior to enlisting in the United States Navy.
Robert completed a 5 Year career in Special Operations
Forces as a SWCC Operator in Naval Special Warfare
including combat deployments to "Operation Iraqi Freedom" as
well as "Operation Enduring Freedom."