Before the first engine fires there is paperwork, the scales and the scrutineers. How a race weekend actually begins for the team from Užice.
A race weekend does not begin on the start line. It begins by unloading the cars from the transporter, raising the awning and working through a list of checks that must be complete before anyone turns a wheel.
Scrutineering covers safety equipment, weighing the car, and checking documentation and licences. In parallel the team's mechanics work on the engine — final checks on torque settings, fluid levels and installations.
Race numbers and driver markings go on by hand, on site. It is the last step before a car becomes a competition entry.
Unloading the Clio from the transporter — the weekend begins
Mechanics in the engine bay — final checks before the race
Applying race numbers and decals to Clio #56
Photo — Grzegorz Kozera
Applying the M. VESNIĆ marking to Audi #34
Photo — Grzegorz Kozera
Clio #56 under the scrutineering awning
Official verification of Milovan Vesnić's car
Weighing the car under the eyes of the scrutineers
Photo — Grzegorz Kozera
The Vesnić Racing transporter at the heart of the service park
Photo — Grzegorz Kozera
