Biography

Eddie McKay Cheever Jr. (born January 10, 1958) was an American racing driver who competed in Formula One in 1978 and from 1980 to 1989. He drove for Theodore, Hesketh, Osella, Tyrrell, Ligier, Renault, Alfa Romeo, Haas Lola, and Arrows. His Formula One statistics include 132 Grands Prix, 9 podiums, and 70 points. His best Championship finish was 7th place in 1983. The highlight of his motorsport career was winning the 1998 Indianapolis 500, in which he competed as both a driver and team owner.