Donnie Beechler

Background

He was born in Springfield, Illinois.

Career

Beechler raced in the 1998-2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including 4 Indianapolis 500 showings. Since leaving IndyCars he has returned to the Universal Service Administrative Company Silver Crown Series on a part-time basis. Also was an avid roller skater competing in several Illinois State Speed Meets.

American Open Wheel

(key)

= IndyCar results 1 The 1999 VisionAire 500K at Charlotte was cancelled after 79 laps due to spectator fatalities.

= Industry 500 results =.

Achievements

• 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, Junior. at Kansas Speedway.