History

1997 — today

Half a century, three generations and every car that ever carried this name — from a Zastava 101 on Mount Tara in 1976 to an Audi RS3 LMS TCR on the hills of Europe.

1976
Milun Vesnić takes the wheel
- Zastava 101
- Hill climb and rally
At twenty-five, Milun Vesnić enters his first race on Mount Tara in a Zastava 101 he shares with his father-in-law — and finishes second in a strong field. That single result begins a story that has now run for half a century.
The Zastava 101 in which Milun Vesnić began his career in 1976
1976 — 1996
Yugoslavia's most decorated driver
- Zastava · BMW · Alfa Romeo
- 18 titles, 2 Balkan crowns
For two decades Milun Vesnić barely left the podium: eighteen Yugoslav championship titles across three different disciplines, two Balkan rally crowns, and 246 podium finishes in all — 144 of them victories, plus 72 seconds and 30 thirds. He was the first driver ever awarded the Diamond Helmet of the Auto-Moto Association, alongside four Golden Helmets.
Milun and Danica Vesnić celebrate a win — laurel wreath and raised fists
1980-e
Danica Vesnić in the co-driver's seat
- Rally
Danica Vesnić becomes the first female co-driver in the history of Yugoslav motorsport. Together with Milun she wins the Balkan rally championship — a result that remains part of the club's legend.
Milun Vesnić with his cups — 246 podium finishes in his career
The legacy
Helmets in the cabinet
- Diamond Helmet, 4 Golden Helmets
Milun Vesnić was the first driver ever awarded the Diamond Helmet of the Auto-Moto Association — the highest honour in the sport — alongside four Golden Helmets. He also spent thirty-eight years on the board of the Užice sports association.
Milun Vesnić in the years when the Yugoslav titles were piling up
1994
Mikica makes his debut
- Yugoslav championship
Milovan 'Mikica' Vesnić, born on 29 February 1976, lines up in a race car for the first time and takes the runner-up title straight away. The name on the side window gains a second generation.
Milun with a young Milovan — the second generation before his first start
1995
A first title at nineteen
- Alfa Romeo 155
- Yugoslav championship
In only his second season Mikica takes his first championship. It is the start of a run that will grow to twelve national titles across circuits and hill climbs.
The Alfa Romeo 155 carrying number 1 in front of a packed crowd
1997
ASK Vesnić is founded
On 20 May 1997 Milun Vesnić formally founds the club in Užice. What had been a family passion gains a name, an address and a competition licence — and from then on father and son compete under the same badge.
Father and son in race suits outside the family workshop in Užice
1999 — 2002
The European Renault cup
- Renault
- Renault Cup Europe / BERU TOP 10
Four seasons in the prestigious Renault cup of Europe and Germany, including rounds of the BERU TOP 10 championship. Mikica records two victories — at Jarama in Spain and the Salzburgring in Austria — the first serious proof that he could match Western European opposition.
The Renault from the European cup — Modriča Racing Team, 1999–2002
2006
Home circuits and climbs
- BMW M3 E30
- Serbian championship
Entries on home circuits and hill climbs — Batajnica, Novi Sad, Kraljevo, Kragujevac, Ilirska Bistrica, Grobnik and Banja Luka. The years in which the crew is built and the experience banked for Europe.
A BMW M3 E30 in Optima colours — the step up to international machinery
2008 i 2010
European Hill Climb Championship
- Opel Vectra STW
- FIA European Hill Climb Championship
Two seasons in the European hill climb championship behind the wheel of an Opel Vectra STW — a car built in just fifteen examples, with over 300 horsepower. The tally: two wins and two second places.
The Opel Vectra STW — one of fifteen ever built, over 300 hp
2011 — 2012
FIA Road Safety Cup champion
- BMW 320si
- FIA regional cup
Two consecutive titles in the regional FIA cup. The domestic programme runs alongside it, and a BMW 320si appears in the garage — the car that will take the team onto European circuits.
The BMW 320si carrying UŽICE — the FIA ETCC years
2013
Central European champion
- BMW 320si
- FIA CEZ — class up to 2000 cc
A first FIA Central European Zone title, in the class up to 2000 cc. A season run through Slovakiaring and the Pannonia Ring confirms that the team from Užice can win a regional championship.
The BMW 320si at speed — the years of national and zone titles
2015 — 2016
Imola and eight trophies
- BMW 320si
- FIA ETCC and FIA CEZ
An FIA European Touring Car Cup entry at Imola — the biggest international stage to that point. In 2016 the club brings home eight trophies from international competition, along with another Central European Zone title and second place for Mladen Lalušić in endurance racing.
The BMW 320si on a European Touring Car Championship circuit
2017
The Audi RS3 LMS TCR arrives in Užice
- Audi RS3 LMS TCR
- TCR / World Championship
In partnership with the ASK GM racing team an Audi RS3 LMS in TCR specification is acquired. In the same year the team also contests two World Championship races — the highest level it had reached to that point.
The Audi RS3 LMS TCR in the team's earlier colours
2018
A fifth Central European title
- Seat Cupra TCR
- FIA CEZ — class D4-3500 cc
The most successful circuit season in the club's history. In a Seat Cupra TCR in class D4-3500 cc, Mikica wins six of the ten races and seals the title at Brno with 216 points — ahead of Vaclav Nimec (176) and Jakub Wyszomirski (142.5). It was his fifth Central European championship.
The Seat Cupra TCR — the car of the fifth Central European title, 2018
Photo — Grzegorz Kozera
2019
TCR Eastern Europe champion
- Audi RS3 LMS TCR
- TCR Eastern Europe
The title in the regional TCR championship — confirmation that the team can hold its own against professional outfits in one of the most widely adopted technical formulas in the world.
The Audi RS3 LMS TCR on circuit, before the move to the hills
2021
Victory at Grobnik and a city's recognition
- Audi RS3 LMS TCR
- TCR Eastern Europe
Mikica wins race one of TCR Eastern Europe at Grobnik. In the same year he receives the city of Užice's Athlete of the Year award for 2020.
Trophy raised to the sky — 17th Hill Climb Limanowa
Photo — Grzegorz Kozera
2022
TCR Eastern Europe continues
- Audi RS3 LMS TCR
- TCR Eastern Europe
A season contested with the Audi RS3 LMS acquired by Rudolf Pešović in 2017 — the car that still carries the team's colours today.
The Audi RS3 LMS TCR on a wet track
2026
Back to the hills, and victory at Limanowa
- Audi RS3 LMS TCR · Renault Clio
- FIA European Championship, Group 3
The team joins the FIA European Hill Climb Championship calendar with two cars and two generations at the wheel. At the 17th Hill Climb Limanowa in Poland, round seven of the championship, Milovan Vesnić takes first place in Group 3, while Đorđe Vesnić banks his first European experience in the Renault Clio.
First in Group 3 — Milovan Vesnić on the top step
Photo — Grzegorz Kozera
Third generation
Đorđe Vesnić
- Renault Clio
- FIA European Hill Climb Championship
What Milun began in 1976 in a Zastava 101, and Milovan carried through twelve national and five Central European titles, now passes to Đorđe. Race number 56, a Renault Clio, and the same hills the European elite contests — with no electronic aids to hide a mistake. The name on the side window reaches a third generation.
Đorđe Vesnić behind the wheel — the team's next generation
Photo — Grzegorz Kozera