THR Tarnhorn Racing
Unleash the Legends: Welcome to GTC 60s Season IV!
A new chapter begins.
GTC 60s Season IV carries the spirit of historic GT racing into another unforgettable year. This isn’t just a championship — it’s a tribute to the golden age of 1960s motorsport, where raw power, timeless design, and fearless drivers defined an era.
Prepare for a season of roaring engines, graceful slides, and wheel-to-wheel battles in some of the most iconic GT machines ever built.
Standings:
THR Endurance Standings
Info Board (including Spotterguide and a lot of Information):
https://tinyurl.com/Infoboard-6th-THR-Endurance
Follow the Live Coverage here:
After spending several weeks with the Pimax Crystal Super QLED and publishing my initial review, Pimax followed up with something far more interesting for long-term users: two additional optical engines.
Alongside the original 50 PPD QLED, I received:
Both replace the default optics entirely and fundamentally change how the Crystal Super feels in use. On paper, this looks like a simple specs comparison. In practice, it becomes a very personal choice - especially for sim racers.
Before talking visuals, it’s worth mentioning how easy the hardware side is.
Replacing the optical engines is refreshingly simple:
No tools, no risk, no complicated alignment. This matters, because it turns the Crystal Super from a fixed-compromise headset into a modular platform you can adapt to your preferences.
On paper, the 57 PPD engine is the holy grail: higher pixel density, sharper imagery, and improved detail reproduction. And yes - the image is noticeably crisper.
However, in my case, that theoretical advantage quickly ran into a real-world problem.
Within a short time, I noticed a cross-eye / eye convergence issue that made extended sessions uncomfortable. I later found similar reports from other testers and early users, so this doesn’t appear to be an isolated case.
Because of this, I wasn’t able to properly evaluate the 57 PPD engine over longer sessions. While the clarity increase is real, it simply wasn’t something I could enjoy for hours at a time.
That alone pushed me toward the Ultrawide option fairly quickly.
Switching to the Ultrawide optical engine immediately changed the experience - not subtly, but fundamentally.
The numbers tell part of the story:
A 13-degree increase might not sound dramatic on paper. In a racing cockpit, it absolutely is.
In sim racing, field of view is not about spectacle — it’s about information.
With a wider FOV:
This is especially noticeable in side-by-side racing, tight chicanes, and fast corner sequences. The track stops feeling like something in front of you - it surrounds you.
One of the biggest advantages of Ultrawide FOV in sim racing is reduced head movement.
You don’t need to turn your head as much to check apexes or judge car placement. Over long stints, this directly improves:
There’s an important realization that happens after using multiple high-end VR headsets:
Once clarity reaches a certain level, additional sharpness delivers diminishing returns - especially in motion.
At 50 PPD and above:
At that point, field of view becomes the dominant immersion factor, particularly in racing sims where peripheral vision plays a constant role.
This is why opinions in VR communities are so divided. People aren’t disagreeing about specs — they’re reacting to different immersion breakers.
| Aspect | Ultrawide | 57 PPD |
|---|---|---|
| Field of View | Excellent (≈140°) | Limited (≈106°) |
| Peripheral Awareness | Outstanding | Moderate |
| Image Sharpness | Very good | Exceptional |
| Stereo Overlap | Reduced | Strong |
| Long-Session Comfort | Excellent | Problematic (for me) |
For sim racing, the Ultrawide engine clearly plays to the strengths of the genre.
The Crystal Super is unique because it doesn’t force a single compromise. It lets you decide what matters most to your experience.
In my case:
For sim racers, especially those who value realism, spatial awareness, and endurance comfort, field of view is not a luxury feature - it’s a performance advantage.
Sure, there are other competitors in the market, but I only have direct contact to PIMAX.
THR has direct contat to PIMAX, cause months ago PIMAX asked us for a partnership. We show their logos on our Website and in our streams and they offer us support and an Affiliate Link which gives you a 2% discount and THR receives a small provision per order, which we use to run our servers, etc.
If you are interested in purchasing a new headset, you can use the following affiliate links to receive the 2% discount.
Crystal Light:
https://pimax.com/discount/THRACING?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fpimax-crystal-light/?ref=THRacing
Crystal Super:
https://pimax.com/discount/THRACING?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fpimax-crystal-super/?ref=THRacing
Another year is behind us - and what a year it has been!
In 2025, we successfully completed four championships:
Throughout 2025, our championship framework ran smoothly, and we enjoyed countless fantastic races without technical issues. It’s been a true pleasure to organize these events and watch everyone compete on track.
We also hosted several unforgettable special events. One of the standout moments was the spectacular 6 Heures du Mans – THR’s 5th Endurance Race, where 135 drivers from ten different communities battled for top honors. We were fortunate to have PirateLaserBeam and Akashic delivering excellent English commentary, while Guido, Thomas, and Jascha provided a superb German broadcast.
Another highlight was our 7th Anniversary Celebration Race, featuring a full-length Grand Prix at Spa in classic GPL cars - a truly special occasion for our community.
Our community continued to grow impressively throughout the year:
Looking ahead, we already have some exciting championships planned for 2026, and our next Endurance Race is scheduled for January 31st.
I’m confident that 2026 will bring even more fun, competition, and memorable racing moments. As the year comes to a close, I want to extend my sincere thanks to all of you. Our community continues to grow, our grids remain full, and it’s inspiring to see members constantly supporting one another with advice and technical help on Discord.
We’ve reached a point where many longtime THR drivers know each other’s racing styles, strengths, and weaknesses - just like in a real-life racing league. Thank you all for being such an essential part of THR.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and successful New Year 2026.
See you on track next year,
pitman and the THR Orga Team
Since many of us rely on VR to feel truly inside the cockpit, I wanted to share a new campaign from Pimax that might interest some of you.
Pimax is offering rewards for anyone who previously owned a VR headset. If you can provide proof of your old device, you can get:
Sounds like an interesting deal for those who want to escape the WMR support that has been discontinued in Windows 11, or for those simply looking for the next technological step bringing a huge upgrade in clarity.
https://pimax.com/pages/upgrade-to-pimax/?ref=THRacing
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Fanatec Black Friday is over - but they started new December Deals:
A lot of rims, hubs and more…
Check out the full lineup here: fanatec.sjv.io/Qj5Dvo
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