Donnie Beechler | |
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Beechler in 2013
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Nationality | American |
Born |
Springfield, Illinois |
May 18, 1961
Retired | 2002 |
IRL IndyCar Series | |
Years active | 1998-2002 |
Teams |
Cahill Racing A. J. Foyt Enterprises |
Starts | 36 |
Wins | 0 |
Poles | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
Best finish | 3rd in 2000 |
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.
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.
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