Tomáš Večerka Takes 2nd Place at ECCE HOMO ŠTERNBERK 2025 Racing for Kotouč Gearboxes

The 120th edition of the ECCE HOMO ŠTERNBERK race in 2025 took place with a record number of participants. One of the standout drivers was Tomáš Večerka, representing the Kotouč Gearboxes team behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9.

ECCE HOMO ŠTERNBERK is a well-known and respected event in Czech motorsport, attracting top drivers and enthusiastic fans each year. This year’s race was very close across all categories, making Tomáš Večerka’s performance even more impressive.

Tomáš drove a strong and consistent race, finishing in 2nd place with a time of 3:36.563. The Mitsubishi, equipped with a gearbox from Kotouč Gearboxes, demonstrated excellent reliability and performance throughout the race. (GEARBOX INFO)

This result reflects not only Tomáš’s driving skills but also the quality and durability of the gearbox. The ECCE HOMO ŠTERNBERK 2025 race added another important chapter to the over-century-long tradition of this motorsport event.

For those unfamiliar with ECCE HOMO, this historic hill climb has been a staple of European motorsport for over 120 years. The course stretches 7.8 kilometers with a vertical rise of 307 meters, making it one of the fastest and most demanding hill climbs in the region. Drivers must maintain intense concentration and bravery from start to finish to master this challenging track.

During the season, the car underwent several important updates and repairs to ensure optimal performance. After the first race, we had to repair the clutch, specifically replacing the clutch disc. Before ECCE HOMO, we faced some electronic issues as well as problems with the brakes that required attention. Additionally, this season we made engine modifications to address previous technical faults and installed a new seat that complies with current homologation standards. These updates helped improve both reliability and safety for the demanding hill climb competition.