Eddie Cheever from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Eddie Cheever is a racing driver from United States.
Born 10th January 1958, 68 years old.
Participant of Formula 2.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of CART.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of IRL.
The recorded standings include 2219 points.
First race: 1976 Jim Clark Trophy
First win: 1977 Rouen Grand Prix
Last win: 2001 Kansas Indycars
Last race: 2006 Kansas Indycars
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Eddie Cheever's career covers the period from 1976 to 2006. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 9 race wins and 3 pole positions. The profile spans 6 championships or event groups. Eddie Cheever is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1976 - 2006 | Series | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 355 | Tracks | 76 |
| Wins | 9 | Podiums | 35 |
| Poles | 3 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 23 | Cars | 46 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (143 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Chip Ganassi Racing Team (49 starts) |
| Most visited track | Hockenheim (16 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Eddie Cheever statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 | 11 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CART | 7 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IRL | 8 | 79 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 4 | 47 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Eddie Cheever took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Eddie Cheever moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1979 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1981 | 10.00 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1982 | |
15.00 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 22.00 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 3.00 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 8.00 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 6.00 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 6.00 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 80 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 91 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 80 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 33 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
IRL
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 147 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 230 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 222 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 222 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 257 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 261 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 280 | 10 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 114 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Eddie Cheever raced
Eddie Cheever is linked with 76 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Hockenheim.
Eddie Cheever: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1977 Rouen Grand Prix and currently ends with 2001 Kansas Indycars, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Eddie Cheever: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Eddie Cheever in race results
Other drivers from United States
- Richard Petty (1185)
- David Pearson (575)
- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Eddie Cheever
- Riccardo Patrese (156 shared races)
- René Arnoux (149 shared races)
- Nigel Mansell (143 shared races)
- Nelson Piquet (142 shared races)
- Alain Prost (142 shared races)
- Derek Warwick (132 shared races)
- Michele Alboreto (127 shared races)
- Stefan Johansson (124 shared races)
Other drivers in Eddie Cheever's debut race
List of teams Eddie Cheever was a part of
Eddie Cheever is connected with 23 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Chip Ganassi Racing Team.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renault | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| Arrows | 3 | 5 | 48 |
| Tyrrell | 4 | 8 | 15 |
| Ligier | 2 | 4 | 15 |
| Alfa Romeo | 4 | 4 | 32 |
| Osella | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Theodore | 26 | 2 | |
| Hesketh | 25 | 1 | |
| Lola | 10 | 1 | |
| Dick Simon Racing | 6 | 15 | 1 |
| Gilmore Racing Team | 4 | 11 | 22 |
| Team Menard | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Arciero Racing | 27 | 11 | 1 |
| Chip Ganassi Racing Team | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Turley Motorsports | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| Budweiser King Racing | 10 | 15 | 3 |
| Team Cheever | 1 | 3 | 44 |
| Cheever Indy Racing | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| Red Bull Cheever Racing | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| Osella Squadra Corse | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Project 4 Racing | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| Silk Cut Jaguar | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Martini Racing | 8 | 31 | 1 |
List of all the cars Eddie Cheever drove
Eddie Cheever is linked with 46 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 26
Total Races: 2
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 25
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 12
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 14
Lancia
Best Race Position: 8
Best position in qualification: 31
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 8
Total Races: 9
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 6
Matra MS81 V12 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 17
Total Races: 2
Matra MS81 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 9
Total Races: 5
Matra MS81 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 8
Renault EF1 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 13
Best position in qualification: 8
Total Races: 2
Renault EF1 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 13
Alfa Romeo 890T V8 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 9
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 7
Alfa Romeo 890T V8 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 8
Total Races: 25
Ford Cosworth GBA V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 1
Megatron M12/13 L4 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 16
Megatron M12/13 L4 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 16
Ford Cosworth DFR V8 3.5
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 16
Total Races: 16