Dempsey Racing principals and co-drivers Patrick Dempsey and Joe Foster confirmed the team's entry into the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) P2 division with a partial schedule of races this year, fulltime competition in future seasons, and a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, possibly as soon as 2013.

Dempsey said, “It's no secret that I really enjoyed my experience at Le Mans in 2009, and would love to go back with our own effort. We have a history of taking things one step at a time, and this is just the next step toward that goal.”

Dempsey Racing's move to P2 comes with the support of longtime team partner Mazda, Richard and STR, second-year sponsor Trina Solar and new partners GNC Beverages and Motegi Racing Wheels. Dempsey Racing has also entered into an agreement with Michelin to supply tires for the team's P2 entry in its debut season of competition this year. Additional partners for the P2 effort will be announced in the near future.

“Our long-term partner Mazda has been analyzing ways to demonstrate its SKYACTIV Technology within the ACO rules format, and we as a team would like to be ready if such an opportunity arises,” Foster said. “In the meantime, we are very excited about partnering with Trina Solar, GNC Beverages and Motegi Racing for our initial foray into the P2 ranks.”