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McDreamy gains credibility with podium finish

Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:33 PM EST
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Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer
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<p>Actor Patrick Dempsey, a cast member in "Flypaper," poses at its premiere during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p>

Actor Patrick Dempsey, a cast member in "Flypaper," poses at its premiere during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

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DAYTONA BEACH — It was no fluke when Patrick Dempsey led laps overnight in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

The actor best known as McDreamy from his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on "Grey's Anatomy" has worked hard at his racing career.

The validation came last weekend when Dempsey led his first laps in the Grand-Am Series and helped his race team earn its first podium with a third-place finish Sunday in the prestigious sports car race.

It capped a full weekend of Dempsey juggling both his jobs. He flew from Daytona on Friday to Park City, Utah, for the screening of his film "Flypaper" at the Sundance Film Festival.

In his champagne-soaked firesuit Sunday, Dempsey could hardly contain his emotions from participating in such a successful weekend.

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belle42

I've actually been following his racing career -- he's improving quite well. Now if he can quit his other pesky career he might actually be able to win a championship :)

    Reply#1 - Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:04 PM EST
    Petunia-1740566

    Well well, if it isn't McCheaty.

      Reply#2 - Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:10 PM EST
      belle42

      His car passed inspection -- didn't cheat

      I think you're thinking of Lally's car whose qualifying time was disqualified for the car being out of spec

        #2.1 - Tue Feb 1, 2011 8:12 AM EST
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