Peter Dempsey was born in Ireland and, like many drivers of his generation, found his way to motorsport through karting. Early on, his talent for race distance and tire management became evident in his home karting series—qualities that would later distinguish him especially in endurance racing. The transition from karting tracks to real racing circuits was the logical next step for Dempsey to test himself against peers his age in open-wheel and GT vehicles.
Through the relevant North American and European junior series, Dempsey worked his way up step by step. The jump to GT3 vehicles marked his transition from junior driver to a professional to be taken seriously, before he eventually achieved entry into the FIA WEC. With this, he reached the highest level of international endurance racing, where driving skill, tactical understanding, and nerves are equally demanded over 24 hours.
Among the greatest achievements of his career so far is Dempsey’s work in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, where he has established himself in recent years as a reliable and fast prototype driver. His involvement with Riley Motorsports in particular brought him valuable experience and recognition in North American endurance racing and paved the way for international assignments. These stops form the foundation upon which he builds today in the FIA WEC.
In the 2026 season, Peter Dempsey will compete in the FIA WEC, bringing his years of accumulated endurance racing experience to the big international stage. His goal is to confirm the consistency and race pace that distinguished him in North America in competition with the world-class field of endurance drivers. For fans and observers of the scene, Dempsey remains one of the drivers to keep an eye on in the coming season.
Peter Dempsey in the News