Donnie Beechler Explained

Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961), is a 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 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 300-mile race won by Eddie Cheever, Jr. at Kansas Speedway.

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

Since leaving IndyCars he has returned to the USAC Silver Crown Series on a part-time basis.Also was an avid roller skater competing in several Illinois State Speed Meets.

Racing record

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IndyCar results

Year	Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	Rank	Points	Ref
1998	Cahill Auto Racing	WDW	PHX	INDY	TXS	NHM	DOV	CLT	PPIR	ATL	TX2	LVS			28th	71	[1]
1999	Cahill Racing	WDW	PHX	CLT C1	INDY	TXS	PPIR	ATL	DOV	PPI2	LVS	TX2			21st	130	[2]
2000	Cahill Racing	WDW	PHX	LVS	INDY	TXS	PPIR	ATL	KTY	TX2					6th	202	[3]
2001	A. J. Foyt Enterprises	PHX	HMS	ATL	INDY	TXS	PPI	RIR	KAN	NSH	KTY	STL	CHI	TX2	15th	204	[4]
2002	A. J. Foyt Enterprises	HMS				INDY									NC	-	[5]

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	Chevrolet	Failed to Qualify		Foyt

External links

• Donnie Beechler at ChampCarStats.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: Donnie Beechler – 1998 Pep Boys Indy Racing League Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 6, 2023.
2. Web site: Donnie Beechler – 1999 Pep Boys Indy Racing League Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 6, 2023.
3. Web site: Donnie Beechler – 2000 Indy Racing Northern Lights Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 6, 2023.
4. Web site: Donnie Beechler – 2001 Indy Racing Northern Lights Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 6, 2023.
5. Web site: Donnie Beechler – 2002 Indy Racing League Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 6, 2023.