Alongside his acting career, Patrick Dempsey became a professional endurance race-car driver. He competed in major events including the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, Petit Le Mans, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2015 he finished second in class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and also earned a class victory at the Six Hours of Fuji. He founded Dempsey Racing with business partner Joe Foster in 2006. The team competed in sports-car series including the American Le Mans. Dempsey also developed a successful racing partnership with Wright Motorsports and longtime codriver Patrick Long, with whom he earned class podium finishes at several major endurance events.
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