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Eddie Cheever is an American former racing driver who competed in Formula One, IndyCar, and sports car racing. He was born on January 10, 1958 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. He is currently 66 years old. Cheever began his racing career in karting and moved up to Formula Ford in 1976.
Aug 5, 2020 · On this week’s show Cheever, now 62, discusses that fateful encounter with Enzo Ferrari, his lifelong admiration for his former boss - and McLaren legend - Ron Dennis, his respect for team mates Alain Prost and Derek Warwick, the tragic loss of Gilles Villeneuve, and his post-F1 success at the Indy 500…
May 19, 2019 · Know About Eddie Cheever's Wife, Children, and Personal life. The man who has won 143 Formula One races have been married to Rita Cheever. The couple shares four children Eddie Cheever III, Estelle Cheever, Dylan Cheever, and Elizabeth Cheever.
American racing driver for almost thirty years in Formula One, Sports cars, CART and the Indy Racing League, and now owns an IRL team. Cheever participated in 132 Formula One races, more than any other American, driving for nine different teams from 1978 through 1989.
Apr 1, 2024 · Eddie Cheever's impact on Formula One extended beyond his on-track achievements. He was known for his charismatic personality and his ability to connect with fans on a personal level. Cheever's genuine love for the sport and his approachable nature made him a fan favorite throughout his career.
Jan 10, 2019 · “I’d also started dating my wife-to-be. So I thought it would be fun to race at Vallelunga , my home city’s track, and really wanted to impress her. A privateer had asked me to drive his Jägermeister-sponsored Group 5 BMW – and I asked for what I thought was a lot of money: the equivalent of $500.
Eddie and wife Rita have a daughter Estelle and son Eddie III. Fluent in English, Italian and French. Enjoys golf, swimming and squash. A very interesting and articulate observer of the world racing scene. Return to Eddie Cheever Details Menu.
