| Born | March 11, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Died | April 23, 1971 (aged 44) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  American |
| Active years | 1956–1960 |
| Teams | Kuzma, Kurtis Kraft, Silnes |
| Entries | 5 (2 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1956 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last entry | 1960 Indianapolis 500 |
Dempsey Cothrin Wilson[1] (March 11, 1927 – April 23, 1971) was an American racecar driver.
Wilson was born in Los Angeles, California. He began his racing career on Southern California short tracks, racing roadsters, then midgets and stock cars. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1956, 1958–1965, and 1968–1969 seasons with 32 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races in 1958, 1960, 1961, and 1963. He finished in the top ten 4 times, with his best finish in 8th position in 1960 at Milwaukee. Outside of racing, Wilson owned a business called "Dempsey Wilson Racing Cams," which refurbished camshafts.[2] He died in Duarte, California, at City of Hope after a long battle with mesothelioma.