A Memorable Weekend with the THR Orga Team around the Classic GP at Assen

Last weekend was truly one for the books as five members of the THR Orga team (pitman, margar, Florian, Valentin, and Kristian) set off for an unforgettable first Real Life Meeting.

Our destination was the legendary Assen circuit, where we had the incredible opportunity to meet up with two icons in the sim racing world: Remco from Heusinkveld and the modding legend Bazza.

We spent the entire weekend with Remco and Bazza, and it was a blast from start to finish. The highlight was undoubtedly visiting the Assen GP Classic, a paradise for any motorsport enthusiast. We were surrounded by an array of stunning racing cars from different eras, and it was a real treat to walk through the paddock, discussing the unique histories and details of each car.

On the track, we witnessed some fantastic racing action, including 60s Legend cars that we regularly race in THR, and some iconic Formula One cars like the Benetton Ford B192 and the Lotus 72, famously driven by Emerson Fittipaldi. The sight, the sounds, and the sheer thrill of seeing these machines in action left us all in awe.

In addition to the races, Remco gave us an exclusive invitation to visit the Heusinkveld factory. For those unfamiliar, Heusinkveld is a manufacturer of top-quality pedal sets for sim racing, used by sim racers worldwide - including former Formula One drivers who trust them in their rigs. The factory visit provided us with a phenomenal insight into the innovation, precision, and customer care that are the hallmarks of Heusinkveld's operation. Seeing the process behind the creation of these pedals was eye-opening, and it deepened our appreciation for the brilliance behind this brand.

The weekend wasn't just about spectating; it was also about deepening our connections. In the evenings, we met up for dinner and spent hours talking about our shared passion: sim racing. Bazza, for example, shared some exciting insights into the mods and updates he has in mind for the future. It was great to get this behind-the-scenes look into his creative process. We even got the chance to test out Remco's and Bazza's rigs. Let me tell you, they are phenomenal! The rigs offered an immersive and exhilarating experience. And on top of that, we were privileged to take a seat in Remco's self-built Tyrrell P34 chassis. It's crazy how cramped these cars were. And what's even crazier is how fantastically Remco has made and assembled all the parts by hand.

We also used the time together to talk about our future plans for THR. During these three days, we came up with some great ideas to keep you (our drivers) on the track, and we're excited to share more in the upcoming months.

One of the highlights of the trip was going karting together. Racing alongside like-minded guys who share the same passion for motorsport and sim racing was an incredible experience that we won't forget any time soon.

A bit of background for those who might not know: Bazza created the GPL 1967 mod in 2018, and because pitman wanted to race these cars online regularly, he founded THR in December of the same year. Remco was one of our first members, and we share some great memories of racing together - like the time we entered the bankings at Monza three-wide, with only these three cars on track. He still has a pic of this situation on his Desktop.

As written, this trip marked our first real-life meeting of the THR Orga team, and it was beyond special to share it with Remco and Bazza. It was an incredible weekend filled with sim racing, real-life racing action, and unforgettable moments among friends who share a deep passion for simracing.

The only downside? This weekend will be tough to top! Perhaps it was our first and last real-life meeting, but if that's the case, it was certainly one to remember.

A big thank you to our friends in the Netherlands - Remco and Bazza - for making this weekend so amazing. We’re already looking forward to the next adventure, whatever it might be!