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Wanderscheid Wins TLR Cup Title
February 17, 2012
PJ Wanderscheid set a simple goal for the 2011-12 ice oval racing season: win his fifth AMSOIL World Championship in Eagle River. The Sauk Centre, Minn. native finished fifth in Eagle River, so a new goal was scribbled on top of the list: win the TLR Cup championship.
In mid-February, Wanderscheid accomplished his goal. It was a busy weekend of racing in Weyauwega, Wis. with finals being run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday after two prior events had been cancelled. After two days of testing, the AMSOIL/Arctic Cat team was ready to etch its name on the TLR Cup.
At the Friday opener, Wanderscheid started the weekend off on the right note, winning the final. He passed for the lead with one lap to go to take home the win and the TLR points lead.
On Saturday, the four-time World Champion had another strong run, finishing second in the feature. The runner-up spot extended his points lead to 22 with just one day of racing left.
On Sunday, there were still three drivers that were mathematically able to win the TLR Cup. Wanderscheid continued to run well, qualifying third for the final. In order to win the championship, Wanderscheid would need to finish at no less than two spots behind Malcolm Chartier. Halfway through the final, Wanderschied passed Chartier for fourth place and put the sled on cruise control to the finish and the TLR Cup championship.
"It was a truly great feeling to win the TLR cup," said Wanerscheid. "So many factors play into winning a series like this. It does just not rely on having one good day but rather a good year to win the TLR Cup. We finished consistently all year and got the job done this weekend to bring home the cup."
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