Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961) is an American former driver in the

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. He was born in

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. Beechler raced in the 1998–2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including 4

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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

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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

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IndyCar results

: ''¹ The 1999 VisionAire 500K at Charlotte was cancelled after 79 laps due to spectator fatalities.''

Indy 500 results

References

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