From McQueen to McDreamy: Five Celebrity Porsche Racers—Track Time Tuesday Presented by Yokohama Tire’s ADVAN APEX

Patrick Dempsey

We promise we will not tease Patrick Dempsey about the “McDreamy” thing. Well, okay, just that last one. Because truth be told, Dempsey is deserving of serious respect for his motorsport career and Porsche dedication. He’s shown that he is a natural, with outstanding talent and pure flat-six love.

He has raced the legendary 24 House of Le Mans for Porsche, 4 times. Additionally, he has raced, place and won in may respected series including the American Le Mans, NASCAR Rolex , and the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. He not only races, but is owner of FIA World Endurance Championship team Dempsey Racing. He also serves as a brand ambassador for Porsche.

Last year, the Grey’s Anatomy actor was the recipient of the 2019 Spirit of Le Mans award. Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest said of Dempsey, “When he first took part in [Le Mans] in 2009, it was as an amateur driver. He has come a long way since then, thanks to his hard work, his ability to concentrate on the task in hand, the way he soaks up advice and his absolute determination. This has made him a hardened competitor, as well as a racing enthusiast, a gentleman, full of humility, always eager to highlight the achievements of others and to encourage young talent. That is the Spirit of Le Mans.”

When he’s not behind the wheel on the track, he’s usually still behind the wheel. His weapon of choice? Porsche. The collector has a varied and stunning collection.

S.J. Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

S.J. can be reached at sherryjbry@gmail.com.