Aztec Baja Racing

Meet the team behind the car.

Aztec Baja is built by SDSU students who turn analysis, fabrication, testing, and race-day pressure into a vehicle that can take on SAE Baja competition.

Support the team See our history

Aztec Baja Racing team with the competition car after a race day

2025-2026 Leadership

Student leaders

Keenan Ligeti

President

Micah Duke

Chief Engineer

Ella Helge

Vice President

Zack Melland

Steering Lead

Ben Rees

Aerodynamics Lead

Cooper Kellerman

Suspension Lead

John Merwin

CVT Lead

Luca Templeton

Ergonomics Lead

Huxley Aldous

Data + Chassis Lead

Tyler Hemmings

Brakes Lead

Aztec Baja teammates working around the car in the paddock

Senior engineers and support

A team effort from shop floor to endurance course.

Malia MurrayJacob CahillAbel EstradaNoah DavisBrian Henry, Alumnus Support

Every subsystem is connected. The team works across design reviews, machining, welding, testing, logistics, driver prep, and race support to keep the car improving.