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Joey Barnes
Joey Barnes is the Senior Editor, IndyCar & IMSA, for Motorsport.com. A regular on the racing scene since 2013, the journey for Joey started by covering a Grand-Am event at Circuit of The Americas in his home state of Texas. He has since primarily focused on the IndyCar Series, with appearances in the garages of NASCAR, paddocks of Formula 1, IMSA and World Endurance Championship, while also occasionally engulfing clouds of dust at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals and select Supercross rounds. With previous stops at Autoweek, IndyCar.com, and RACER, among others, Joey evolved from the singular task as a freelance writer to advanced roles behind the copy desk and alongside editorial teams prior to joining Motorsport.com in September 2023. He is also the founder of Motorsports Tribune, an outlet centered around developing aspiring journalists. Recognized as a multi-time award winner by the National Motorsports Press Association, Joey currently resides in Dallas-Fort Worth with his trusty four-legged canine companion, Rocket.
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IndyCar 2026 season review: Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
IndyCar
IndyCar 15 h
IndyCar 2026 season review: Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Wright Motorsports names full-time 2027 IMSA GTD lineup as Sargent joins Adelson
IMSA
IMSA 16 h
Wright Motorsports names full-time 2027 IMSA GTD lineup as Sargent joins Adelson
Chip Ganassi Racing signs Alessandro de Tullio for 2027 Indy NXT Season, adds IndyCar reserve role
Indy NXT
Indy NXT 18 h
Chip Ganassi Racing signs Alessandro de Tullio for 2027 Indy NXT Season, adds IndyCar reserve role
IndyCar 2026 season review: AJ Foyt Racing
IndyCar
IndyCar
IndyCar 2026 season review: AJ Foyt Racing
AJ Foyt Racing, GM Defense, and Congressional Medal of Honor Society launch Project Accelerator
IndyCar
IndyCar
AJ Foyt Racing, GM Defense, and Congressional Medal of Honor Society launch Project Accelerator
Jake Walker returns to Turner Motorsport for full-time 2027 IMSA GTD drive
IMSA
IMSA
Jake Walker returns to Turner Motorsport for full-time 2027 IMSA GTD drive
Dale Coyne Racing signs reigning Indy NXT champion Nikita Johnson for 2027 IndyCar season
IndyCar
IndyCar
Dale Coyne Racing signs reigning Indy NXT champion Nikita Johnson for 2027 IndyCar season
Fangio, Haywood headline third batch of Sebring's 75 all-time greatest drivers
IMSA
IMSA
Sebring 12 Hours
Fangio, Haywood headline third batch of Sebring's 75 all-time greatest drivers
IndyCar 2026 season review: Dale Coyne Racing
IndyCar
IndyCar
IndyCar 2026 season review: Dale Coyne Racing
Conquest Racing locks in 2027 IMSA GTD lineup with Manny Franco full-time return
IMSA
IMSA
Conquest Racing locks in 2027 IMSA GTD lineup with Manny Franco full-time return
Kellymoss returns to IMSA WeatherTech championship full-time in 2027
IMSA
IMSA
Kellymoss returns to IMSA WeatherTech championship full-time in 2027
Colton Herta backs Mexico IndyCar race following Pato O’Ward promoter callout
IndyCar
IndyCar
Colton Herta backs Mexico IndyCar race following Pato O’Ward promoter callout
Inside the strategy driving Hanley Motorsports’ multi-class IMSA arrival
Feature
IMSA
Feature
IMSA
Inside the strategy driving Hanley Motorsports’ multi-class IMSA arrival
Hanley Motorsports announces multi-class IMSA arrival with BMW support and DXDT deal
IMSA
IMSA
Hanley Motorsports announces multi-class IMSA arrival with BMW support and DXDT deal
Lin Hodenius, James Roe partner for Lone Star Racing’s full-time IMSA GTD campaign for 2027
IMSA
IMSA
Lin Hodenius, James Roe partner for Lone Star Racing’s full-time IMSA GTD campaign for 2027
ECR prepares for IR-28 transition with in-house Dynisma DMG-1 simulator
IndyCar
IndyCar
ECR prepares for IR-28 transition with in-house Dynisma DMG-1 simulator
Jacob Abel ‘reevaluating everything’ after solid IMSA endurance campaign, targets 2027 Indy 500 return
IndyCar
IndyCar
Jacob Abel ‘reevaluating everything’ after solid IMSA endurance campaign, targets 2027 Indy 500 return
Honda Racing US echoes Porsche urgency over unified 2030 rules framework
IMSA
IMSA
Honda Racing US echoes Porsche urgency over unified 2030 rules framework
'There’s more to come' as IndyCar and NASCAR leaders eye future doubleheaders
IndyCar
IndyCar
'There’s more to come' as IndyCar and NASCAR leaders eye future doubleheaders
How Spanish engineering and Alex Palou brought IndyCar to Barcelona
Feature
IndyCar
Feature
IndyCar
How Spanish engineering and Alex Palou brought IndyCar to Barcelona
Porsche wants 2030 unified rules framework by Christmas before Le Mans decision
IMSA
IMSA
Porsche wants 2030 unified rules framework by Christmas before Le Mans decision
IndyCar veteran Sting Ray Robb secures United Autosports Asian Le Mans seat
IndyCar
IndyCar
IndyCar veteran Sting Ray Robb secures United Autosports Asian Le Mans seat
AJ Foyt Racing signs Josh Pierson to multi-year deal beginning with 2027 IndyCar season
IndyCar
IndyCar
AJ Foyt Racing signs Josh Pierson to multi-year deal beginning with 2027 IndyCar season
HMD Motorsports confirms Leonardo Escorpioni to 2027 Indy NXT roster
Indy NXT
Indy NXT
HMD Motorsports confirms Leonardo Escorpioni to 2027 Indy NXT roster
Herta endorses IndyCar’s international return with Barcelona while marveling at Palou’s dominance
IndyCar
IndyCar
Herta endorses IndyCar’s international return with Barcelona while marveling at Palou’s dominance
Max Papis announces departure as IndyCar chief steward
IndyCar
IndyCar
Max Papis announces departure as IndyCar chief steward
IndyCar unveils full 2027 schedule with Barcelona debut and all-network FOX coverage
IndyCar
IndyCar
IndyCar unveils full 2027 schedule with Barcelona debut and all-network FOX coverage
Fernando Alonso backs IndyCar Barcelona race but warns against wider global expansion
IndyCar
IndyCar
Fernando Alonso backs IndyCar Barcelona race but warns against wider global expansion
Barcelona joins 2027 IndyCar schedule in multiyear deal
IndyCar
IndyCar
Barcelona joins 2027 IndyCar schedule in multiyear deal
IndyCar set to drop Nashville Superspeedway and D.C. for 2027; Barcelona announcement looms
IndyCar
IndyCar
IndyCar set to drop Nashville Superspeedway and D.C. for 2027; Barcelona announcement looms
Penske signals IndyCar international expansion as global interest grows
IndyCar
IndyCar
Penske signals IndyCar international expansion as global interest grows
Super Formula Leader Kaku Ohta targets North American move across IndyCar and IMSA for 2027
IndyCar
IndyCar
Super Formula Leader Kaku Ohta targets North American move across IndyCar and IMSA for 2027
Inception Racing switches to Corvette for 2027 IMSA GTD season
IMSA
IMSA
Inception Racing switches to Corvette for 2027 IMSA GTD season
Porsche boss Laudenbach says he is "not happy" with how things were handled by IMSA in 2026
IMSA
IMSA
Porsche boss Laudenbach says he is "not happy" with how things were handled by IMSA in 2026
TDS Racing doubles down on IMSA program with two-car LMP2 return
IMSA
IMSA
TDS Racing doubles down on IMSA program with two-car LMP2 return
Barcelona set to host IndyCar race in 2027 under multi-year deal
IndyCar
IndyCar
Barcelona set to host IndyCar race in 2027 under multi-year deal
Heart of Racing rules Valkyrie GTP step next year ‘too soon’ for IMSA standout Barrichello
IMSA
IMSA
Heart of Racing rules Valkyrie GTP step next year ‘too soon’ for IMSA standout Barrichello
Five-time IndyCar champion, first-time Indy NXT driver: Alex Palou tops IMS road course test
Indy NXT
Indy NXT
Five-time IndyCar champion, first-time Indy NXT driver: Alex Palou tops IMS road course test
Colton Herta eyes potential Indy 500 return and IMSA enduros as 2027 plans remain in flux
FIA F2
FIA F2
Colton Herta eyes potential Indy 500 return and IMSA enduros as 2027 plans remain in flux
Frederik Vesti steps up to full-time role as Cadillac Racing details 2027 IMSA lineup
IMSA
IMSA
Frederik Vesti steps up to full-time role as Cadillac Racing details 2027 IMSA lineup
Barnes: Why IndyCar’s updated licensing system fails its own integrity test
IndyCar
IndyCar
Barnes: Why IndyCar’s updated licensing system fails its own integrity test
Alex Palou to drive Indy NXT machinery in Chris Griffis Memorial Test at IMS
IndyCar
IndyCar
Alex Palou to drive Indy NXT machinery in Chris Griffis Memorial Test at IMS
Josh Pierson earns IndyCar license approval following IMS road course evaluation test
IndyCar
IndyCar
Josh Pierson earns IndyCar license approval following IMS road course evaluation test
Alexander Rossi takes over IR-28 testing as IndyCar pushes new chassis to the limit at Sebring
IndyCar
IndyCar
Alexander Rossi takes over IR-28 testing as IndyCar pushes new chassis to the limit at Sebring
Niels Koolen makes switch to Abel Motorsports ahead of 2027 Indy NXT campaign
Indy NXT
Indy NXT
Niels Koolen makes switch to Abel Motorsports ahead of 2027 Indy NXT campaign
13 Autosport retains unchanged lineup for 2027 IMSA campaign, eyes global expansion
IMSA
IMSA
13 Autosport retains unchanged lineup for 2027 IMSA campaign, eyes global expansion
Bourdais, Moss headline second batch of Sebring's 75 all-time greatest drivers
IMSA
IMSA
Bourdais, Moss headline second batch of Sebring's 75 all-time greatest drivers
IndyCar driver and Fox Sports reporter Jack Harvey announces cancer diagnosis
IndyCar
IndyCar
IndyCar driver and Fox Sports reporter Jack Harvey announces cancer diagnosis
Palou pushes IndyCar’s IR-28 chassis to the limit in rugged Sebring test
IndyCar
IndyCar
Palou pushes IndyCar’s IR-28 chassis to the limit in rugged Sebring test
Free agent Nolan Siegel ‘not done with IndyCar dream yet’ as he targets 2027 seat
IndyCar
IndyCar
Free agent Nolan Siegel ‘not done with IndyCar dream yet’ as he targets 2027 seat
The unselfish anchor behind Jack Aitken’s first IMSA GTP title, Earl Bamber reflects on 2026 campaign
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
The unselfish anchor behind Jack Aitken’s first IMSA GTP title, Earl Bamber reflects on 2026 campaign
Team Penske and Chevrolet announce multi-year extension of IndyCar partnership
IndyCar
IndyCar
Team Penske and Chevrolet announce multi-year extension of IndyCar partnership
Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller locks in two-car GTD Pro lineup for 2027 IMSA campaign
IMSA
IMSA
Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller locks in two-car GTD Pro lineup for 2027 IMSA campaign
IMSA eyes Pacific Northwest and potential NASCAR tie-ins as part of 2028 calendar expansion
IMSA
IMSA
IMSA eyes Pacific Northwest and potential NASCAR tie-ins as part of 2028 calendar expansion
ECR and Chevrolet reaffirm 15-Year bond with multi-year extension
IndyCar
IndyCar
ECR and Chevrolet reaffirm 15-Year bond with multi-year extension
'Team Cadillac' strategy delivers dual IMSA manufacturer titles for General Motors
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
'Team Cadillac' strategy delivers dual IMSA manufacturer titles for General Motors
Shank outlines 2027 IndyCar expectations for Mick Schumacher
IndyCar
IndyCar
Shank outlines 2027 IndyCar expectations for Mick Schumacher
Arrow McLaren signs multi-year engine extension with Chevrolet
IndyCar
IndyCar
Arrow McLaren signs multi-year engine extension with Chevrolet
Redemption at Road Atlanta: Kevin Estre breaks IMSA victory curse in thrilling Petit Le Mans finish
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Redemption at Road Atlanta: Kevin Estre breaks IMSA victory curse in thrilling Petit Le Mans finish
Slick-tire gamble helps CrowdStrike seal Petit Le Mans win and IMSA championship
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Slick-tire gamble helps CrowdStrike seal Petit Le Mans win and IMSA championship
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Max Verstappen on Ferrari clashes: "I would never sign two number-one drivers"
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F1 Formula 1
Sao Paulo GP
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Max Verstappen on Ferrari clashes: "I would never sign two number-one drivers"
Austin Cindric wins Ford Veterans Day Classic at Daytona
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Misc General 5 h
Austin Cindric wins Ford Veterans Day Classic at Daytona
Kevin Harvick: NASCAR needs a Gen 7.5 car and 'some hard conversations'
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Kevin Harvick: NASCAR needs a Gen 7.5 car and 'some hard conversations'