Preheat oven to 350 °F.

In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, and sugar. Pour in the melted butter. Mix well and press into bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time.

Pour filling into crust. Bake for 70 min or until set.

Combine caramel topping and pecans and spread over cooled cheesecake. Chill for 4 hours.