Donnie Beechler

Donnie Beechler 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 four Indianapolis 500 showings. His best career finish was third, 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 IndyCar, Beechler he has returned to the USAC Silver Crown Series on a part-time basis.
Beechler was an avid roller skater competing in several Illinois State Speed Meets.