Crew

       
 

Christopher “Chad” Hooks

Car 41 Fueler/ Transportation Captain

As a part of the Dempsey Racing family for several years, Chad Hooks makes sure that all the team’s equipment is organized, loaded and down the road safely.  An experienced fueler in the Rolex Series, Chad also fuels the 41 car during race weekends.
 

 

Joshua Varnado

Gearbox/Sub Assembly

A fixture since the “early days” of the Dempsey Racing Rolex Series program, Josh can and has done just about everything in the preparation process of a Mazda RX-8 GT.  Currently he runs the Sub Assembly department for the team and is in charge of gearboxes, drive shafts, uprights and steering racks for both Dempsey Racing cars.

 

Stephen Priestman

Electronics/Data Acquisition

With formal electronics training in the British Army and Formula 1 data/electronics experience on his resume, Steve makes a huge contribution to the success of both Dempsey Racing cars on track.  Steve has been herding electrons at the highest levels of sports car racing for many years and is an avid mountain-bike racer.