Donnie Beechler
| Donnie Beechler | |
|---|---|
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
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
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 Racing
|
WDW |
PHX |
INDY 32 |
TXS 27 |
NHM 20 |
DOV |
CLT 19 |
PPIR 10 |
ATL 22 |
TX2 19 |
LVS 23 |
28th | 71 | [1] | ||
1999
|
Cahill Racing | WDW 26 |
PHX 11 |
CLT C1 |
INDY 29 |
TXS 17 |
PPIR 22 |
ATL 8 |
DOV 10 |
PPI2 20 |
LVS 18 |
TX2 11 |
21st | 130 | [2] | ||
2000
|
Cahill Racing | WDW 6 |
PHX 3 |
LVS 26 |
INDY 12 |
TXS 22 |
PPIR 5 |
ATL 5 |
KTY 10 |
TX2 6 |
6th | 202 | [3] | ||||
2001
|
A. J. Foyt Enterprises
|
PHX | HMS | ATL | INDY 25 |
TXS 6 |
PPI 16 |
RIR 7 |
KAN 3 |
NSH 10 |
KTY 5 |
STL 14 |
CHI 5 |
TX2 | 15th | 204 | [4] |
2002
|
A. J. Foyt Enterprises
|
HMS DNS |
INDY DNQ |
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
| |
References
- ^ "Donnie Beechler – 1998 Pep Boys Indy Racing League Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Donnie Beechler – 1999 Pep Boys Indy Racing League Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Donnie Beechler – 2000 Indy Racing Northern Lights Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Donnie Beechler – 2001 Indy Racing Northern Lights Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Donnie Beechler – 2002 Indy Racing League Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
External links
- Donnie Beechler at ChampCarStats.com
- Donnie Beechler career summary at DriverDB.com
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