Donnie Beechler

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Donnie Beechler
Nationality Flag of the United States United States
Date of Birth May 18, 1961 (1961-05-18) (age 47)
Place of Birth Springfield, Illinois
Retired 2002
Indy Racing League IndyCar Series
Years active 1998-2002
Teams Cahill Racing
A. J. Foyt Enterprises
Starts 36
Wins 0
Poles 0
Fastest laps 0
Best finish 5th in 2000

Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961, Springfield, Illinois), is a former driver in the Indy Racing League. He raced in the 1998-2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including 4 Indianapolis 500 showings. His best career finish was 3rd, achieved twice, at the 2000 IRL Phoenix 200 won by Buddy Lazier at Phoenix International Raceway and the 2001 200-mile race won by Eddie Cheever, Jr. at Kansas Speedway.

[edit] Indy 500 results

Year Chassis Engine Start Finish
1998 G-Force Oldsmobile 24th 32nd
1999 Dallara Oldsmobile 19th 29th
2000 Dallara Oldsmobile 15th 12th
2001 Dallara Oldsmobile 27th 25th
2002 Dallara Chevrolet Failed to Qualify