Donnie Beechler

Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961) is an American former driver in the Indy Racing League. He was born in Springfield, Illinois.

Beechler raced in the 1998–2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including four Indianapolis 500 showings. His best career finish was third, achieved twice, at the 2000 IRL Phoenix 200 won by Buddy Lazier at Phoenix International Raceway and the 2001 300-mile race won by Eddie Cheever, Jr. at Kansas Speedway.

Beechler won the 9th Annual Chili Bowl Nationals in 1995.

Since leaving IndyCar, Beechler he has returned to the USAC Silver Crown Series on a part-time basis.

Beechler was an avid roller skater competing in several Illinois State Speed Meets.

Racing record

American Open Wheel (key)

IndyCar results Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Rank Points Ref 1998 Cahill Auto RacingWDWPHXINDYTXSNHMDOVCLTPPIRATLTX2LVS 28th 71 1999 Cahill RacingWDWPHXCLTC1INDYTXSPPIRATLDOVPPI2LVSTX2 21st 130 2000 Cahill RacingWDWPHXLVSINDYTXSPPIRATLKTYTX2 6th 202 2001 A. J. Foyt EnterprisesPHXHMSATLINDYTXSPPIRIRKANNSHKTYSTLCHITX2 15th 204 2002 A. J. Foyt EnterprisesHMSINDY NC -

1 The 1999 VisionAire 500K at Charlotte was cancelled after 79 laps due to spectator fatalities.

Indy 500 results Year Chassis Engine Start Finish Team 1998 G-Force Oldsmobile 24th 32nd Cahill 1999 Dallara Oldsmobile 19th 29th Cahill 2000 Dallara Oldsmobile 15th 12th Cahill 2001 Dallara Oldsmobile 27th 25th Foyt 2002 Dallara ChevroletFailed to Qualify Foyt