Patrick Dempsey Joins Twitter

Rolex Sports Car Series driver and Hollywood TV actor Patrick Dempsey has recently joined an increasing number of drivers who are using social media outlets to connect with their fans. The Grey's Anatomy TV star joined Twitter on Jan. 10 and has already amassed nearly 14,000 followers in just eight days. Using the Twitter handle @PatrickDempsey, Dempsey tweeted yesterday about his preparations for next week's Rolex 24 At Daytona:
"Got some training in for Daytona today and back to Grey's tomorrow. Hi to everyone in Brazil! Goodnight"
Dempsey is an avid sports car racer and began competing in GRAND-AM in 2006 when he made five starts in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. He made the jump to the Rolex Series in 2007 and earned a podium finish in the Rolex 24 At Daytona in 2011.
He is a Team Principal at Dempsey Racing along with co-driver Joe Foster. The two will drive in the 50th Anniversary running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the No. 40 Visit Florida Mazda RX-8, alongside Charles Espenlaub and Tom Long.
Follow Patrick Dempsey at http://www.twitter.com/PatrickDempseyFollow the Rolex Series at http://www.twitter.com/RolexSeriesFollow the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge: http://www.twitter.com/CT_Challenge