Donnie Beechler
| Donnie Beechler | |
|---|---|
Beechler in 2013 | |
| Born | May 18, 1961 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| 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 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 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.