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"Grey's Anatomy" star to drive Indy pace car
Dempsey is co-owner of Vision Racing with track owner George
Actor Patrick Dempsey, a star of the TV medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” will drive the Chevrolet Corvette pace car for the Indianapolis 500 on May 27.
Dempsey, co-owner of the Vision Racing team, will lead the field of 33 drivers to the green flag at the start of the race. Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Joie Chitwood said Tuesday that Dempsey has developed a bond with racing and the track.
“So he truly understands and appreciates the pageantry, prestige and tradition of the month of May and the Indianapolis 500,” he said.
Dempsey has driven in sports car races and off-road events, and is a partner in Vision Racing with IRL and Speedway chief executive Tony George.
