 Peter Dempsey joined the team during the 2012 Indy Lights season and remained with the team into the 2013 Indy Lights season Belardi Auto Racing won its first race at the 2013 Firestone Freedom 100 with Peter Dempsey making a four wide pass at the finish line.It was the closest oval configuration finish in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history.The team was forced to let go of Peter Dempsey before the final two races of 2013 due to a lack of sponsorship.