Dempsey signs on again with Grey’s

Patrick Dempsey’s acting and racing careers will be intermingled for the foreseeable future.

Dempsey, a driver/owner racing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance event this weekend, confirmed Saturday that he has signed a two-year contract extension to continue with the popular television series Grey’s Anatomy. The show has not officially been picked up beyond its 10th season, but Dempsey’s deal provides a strong indication that it will be back.

Dempsey also plans to run a full season in the United SportsCar Championship, racing in the fourth-tier GTD class.

Dempsey said the acting gig has been a huge help to his other full-time job.

“Grey’s does a remarkable job scheduling around these races now, and I wouldn’t be able to do it without them,” Dempsey said.