Jaxson Ortega Racing

Last weekend we Kicked off the new year the right way in Tucson at the New Year Shootout! 🏁🔥

Jaxson came out strong on Saturday, winning both heat races in Jr Honda and Jr 160. He went on to grab the feature win in Jr Honda and was on his way to a Jr 160 feature win as well until a mishap right before the checkered line kept him from the sweep.
Sunday was all about determination. Jaxson finished 2nd in the Jr Honda heat, which lined him up 4th for the main. After a caution-filled feature, he kept his focus and captured the WIN! 🏆
In Jr 160, it was a clean sweep — P1 in the heat and P1 in the main! 💪🏽🏎️
Huge thank you to Tucson Quarter Midget Association (TQMA) for putting on an awesome event and giving the kids such a cool experience — from walking through the tunnel for driver intros to making it extra special overall. Jax also did his first interview ever, and we think he rocked it! 🎤👏
We’ve got a change of surface coming up that we’ll be racing on next, so stay tuned to see what exciting things we have planned. The season is just getting started! 👀🔥🏁

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Getting shocks freshened, can't thank MSE enough for taking care of us!

Went to Vado Speedway Park last night to watch some Sprint Cars. Jax got to meet racing legend Dale Sr.’s grandson, Wyatt Miller. At only 13 years old, watching him wheel a sprint car and run up front was incredible to see.

Just brought home our next racing venture. We will be building Jax a pure stock to run at Vado Speedway Park in the near future!

Hey everyone! First off, we want to apologize for the lack of updates lately — it’s been a busy stretch at the track, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on!

Over the last three race weekends, Jaxson has been on a roll, picking up multiple wins in both the Jr. Honda and Jr. 160. The hard work and consistency have really paid off as we wrapped up the season at RRQMA in Albuquerque, finishing strong and locking in CHAMPIONSHIPS in both Jr. Honda and Jr. 160 — each by more than 200 points! 🏆🔥

It’s been an incredible season full of growth, learning, and some awesome racing. We’re beyond proud of Jaxson and everything this kid has accomplished. Now it’s time to take a few months off, get the cars freshened up, and come back ready to kick off the 2026 season in January at Tucson!

A huge thank you goes out to all our amazing sponsors and supporters who make this possible:
💪 Lift Arm Construction
⚙️ MSE Shocks
🎨 J&H Paint Shop
🏁 Raptor Racing Engines
🌀 Swift Springs
🏎️ Ultimate QM
🤠 Bullistic Hat Co.
❤️ Grandmas & Grandpas

We couldn’t do it without each and every one of you. See you all soon for another great year of racing!

After taking a month off we returned back to RRQMA in ABQ for races 9 and 10. Saturday Jax didn't miss a beat winning all 4 heat races and both mains for the JR Honda and JR 160. Sunday we had some struggles in the heat races which put him starting in the back for the main. With regained confidence Jax made his way back to the front and won both JR Honda and JR 160 mains.

As always much appreciation to our sponsors and supporters:
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Did us a little different kind of racing last night, won the D main didn't transfer out of the C main. We learned we had fun and looking forward to the next race

🏁 Weekend Sweep Alert! 🏁
Jaxson showed up and showed out at Roadrunner QMA this weekend! 🔥

Racing in both Jr Honda and Jr 160, Jaxson went an incredible 8 for 8 in heat races and backed it up by winning all 4 main events — sweeping the entire weekend! 💪🧹 🏆

His hard work, focus, and drive were on full display, and we couldn’t be more proud of this young racer’s performance! Big thanks to our crew, supporters, and everyone at Roadrunner QMA for a great weekend of racing.

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Let’s keep the momentum rolling! 🔥🏁

We were back in Albuquerque this weekend for RRQMA races 3&4, Saturday was qualifying for heat line up.
Jr Honda Jax qualified 2nd fastest started P2 in the heat and finished P2. Started P2 in the main fell back to 3rd on the start and after the leaders got tangled up Jax inherited the lead and ran away to get the win.

Jr160 went quick time setting a new track record! Won the heat and dominated in the main to get the win!

Sunday was a double heat and single main format.
Jr Honda swept the day winning both heats and the main!

Jr160 2nd in the first heat 3rd in the second heat and 3rd in the main. Had a fast car just a little to snug to turn down and make the passes. Congrats to Gunner on getting his first Jr 160 win!

Thanks to everyone who helps, supports, sponsors and makes this all possible.

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Tucson Copper State Shoot Out recap:
last week weekend we were playing in 40 degree weather🥶, this weekend we were in 100 degree weather 🥵
Saturday
Jr Honda
Heat 3rd -> 5th
Main 9th -> 8th
tried some different stuff that really did not work.

Jr 160
Heat 1st -> 1st
Main 1st -> 3rd
led most of the race and got into a tangle up that sent us to the back with 4 laps to go but was able to get past a few cars to get on the podium and finish 3rd

Sunday was qualifying
Jr Honda qualified 3rd hung out mid pack just didnt have speed to go anywhere or do anything.

Jr 160 qualified 3rd as well got to the lead a few laps in, had some challenges through out the race but Jax held his own and brought home the W.

Congrats to Dylan Mancini Racing on both your Jr Honda wins and Hazel for your Jr 160 win on Saturday!

Next race will be the final weekend for the Tucson season and were hoping to finish off with a bang!

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RRQMA Season Opener Recap

Saturday was a cold day started off with some snow flurries and highs only getting up to 40 degrees and windy but we made the best of it.

Jr Honda
Heat 4th to 3rd
Main 3rd to 2nd

Jr 160
Heat 1st to 1st
Main 1st to 1st

Sunday
Jr Honda
Heat 1st to 1st
Main 1st to 1st

Jr 160
Heat 3rd to DNF
Main 4th to 2nd

Jax shows every race to have the car to beat however, he seems to utilize all his talent and confidence in one race and doesn't leave much for the others. Nonetheless how much can you ask out of a 6 (soon to be 7) year old?
We could not be more proud of the driver he is becoming and we definitely couldn't do this without all the support that everyone has given.

Congrats to Lathyn Villegas on your wins!

Next up is the Copper State Shootout this weekend back at TQMA in Tucson.

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