Racić started his career in the late 1960s, performing with the bands Mladi Lavovi (The Young Lions), Albatros (Albatross) and VIS Oni (Vocal Instrumental Ensemble Them).
[1] The band quickly gained attention with Racić's trademark leopard print suit and energetic stage performances, and with their versions of classical pieces.
[1] After performing as an opening band on Riblja Čorba's concert at Tašmajdan Stadium held on 1 September 1979, Formula 4 ended their activity.
[2] He was hired as a temporary replacement for the band's bass guitarist Zoran Redžić, who was at the time serving his mandatory stint in the Yugoslav People's Army.
[2] After spending several months with the band, Racić asked for higher fees, after which he was fired and replaced by former Teška Industrija member Sanin Karić.