Donnie Beechler

Donnie Beechler
Beechler in 2013
NationalityAmerican
Born (1961-05-18) May 18, 1961 (age 63)
Springfield, Illinois
Retired2002
IRL IndyCar Series
Years active1998-2002
TeamsCahill Racing
A. J. Foyt Enterprises
Starts36
Wins0
Poles0
Fastest laps0
Best finish3rd 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.

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.