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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.

Latest articles by Joey Barnes

Meyer Shank Racing sign Marcus Armstrong to multi-year extension

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Meyer Shank Racing sign Marcus Armstrong to multi-year extension

Pit penalty rule updated ahead of Mid-Ohio IndyCar race

IndyCar
IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Pit penalty rule updated ahead of Mid-Ohio IndyCar race

“You should ask him” - Felipe Nasr keeps the pressure on Roger Penske for IndyCar seat

IndyCar
IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
“You should ask him” - Felipe Nasr keeps the pressure on Roger Penske for IndyCar seat

Chip Ganassi Racing confirms Scott Dixon’s departure at end of 2026 season

IndyCar
IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Chip Ganassi Racing confirms Scott Dixon’s departure at end of 2026 season

Dennis Hauger is done playing the patient rookie: “I don’t want to fight midfield”

IndyCar
IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Dennis Hauger is done playing the patient rookie: “I don’t want to fight midfield”

Vasser Sullivan honors late Dennis Reinbold with emotional Watkins Glen Victory

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Vasser Sullivan honors late Dennis Reinbold with emotional Watkins Glen Victory

Watkins Glen win “feels a bit surreal” as Jack Aitken extends podium streak

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen win “feels a bit surreal” as Jack Aitken extends podium streak

AO Racing survives late thriller at Watkins Glen for first LMP2 win of 2026 season

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
AO Racing survives late thriller at Watkins Glen for first LMP2 win of 2026 season

Laurin Heinrich left "disappointed" to lose ground in championship despite podium rally

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Laurin Heinrich left "disappointed" to lose ground in championship despite podium rally

Cadillac wins chaotic Watkins Glen IMSA race under caution

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Cadillac wins chaotic Watkins Glen IMSA race under caution

Whelen Cadillac leads messy IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at halfway

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Whelen Cadillac leads messy IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at halfway

Bizarre caution crash ends hopes for Watkins Glen IMSA contenders

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Bizarre caution crash ends hopes for Watkins Glen IMSA contenders

Ripped up curbing leads to track alterations ahead of Six Hours of The Glen

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Watkins Glen
Ripped up curbing leads to track alterations ahead of Six Hours of The Glen

Jack Aitken storms to Watkins Glen IMSA pole for Cadillac

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Jack Aitken storms to Watkins Glen IMSA pole for Cadillac

Super Formula championship leader Kakunoshin Ohta still has “big dream” of racing in IndyCar

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Super Formula championship leader Kakunoshin Ohta still has “big dream” of racing in IndyCar

Kaylen Frederick returns to a very different JDC-Miller team

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Kaylen Frederick returns to a very different JDC-Miller team

Felipe Nasr praises Laurin Heinrich as they navigate unique IMSA title battle

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Felipe Nasr praises Laurin Heinrich as they navigate unique IMSA title battle

How DXDT Racing made Watkins Glen after its Corvette melted in a fire

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Watkins Glen
How DXDT Racing made Watkins Glen after its Corvette melted in a fire

Neil Verhagen wants Paul Miller Racing to chase a bigger IMSA prize

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Neil Verhagen wants Paul Miller Racing to chase a bigger IMSA prize

IMSA confirms next-gen LMP2 debut for 2029 season

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
IMSA confirms next-gen LMP2 debut for 2029 season

Raj Nair says leading IndyCar Independent Officiating ‘a little bit more work than I thought’

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IndyCar
Raj Nair says leading IndyCar Independent Officiating ‘a little bit more work than I thought’

Winners and losers from the IndyCar race at Road America

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IndyCar
Road America
Winners and losers from the IndyCar race at Road America

HRC US boss apologizes to Armstrong for “failure” that ended shot at first IndyCar win

IndyCar
IndyCar
Road America
HRC US boss apologizes to Armstrong for “failure” that ended shot at first IndyCar win

How Christian Lundgaard went from zero to hero at Road America

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IndyCar
Road America
How Christian Lundgaard went from zero to hero at Road America

“Power being Power” says Rahal after last-lap Road America podium clash

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IndyCar
Road America
“Power being Power” says Rahal after last-lap Road America podium clash

David Malukas “on the right side of chaos” after Road America runner-up

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IndyCar
Road America
David Malukas “on the right side of chaos” after Road America runner-up

Late mechanical issue costs Marcus Armstrong shot at first IndyCar win

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IndyCar
Road America
Late mechanical issue costs Marcus Armstrong shot at first IndyCar win

Christian Lundgaard wins IndyCar thriller at Road America

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IndyCar
Road America
Christian Lundgaard wins IndyCar thriller at Road America

Dominant De Tullio wins Indy NXT Race 2 in one-lap shootout at Road America

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Road America II
Dominant De Tullio wins Indy NXT Race 2 in one-lap shootout at Road America

Pato O’Ward left baffled by “wonky” tires after qualifying 10th at Road America

IndyCar
IndyCar
Road America
Pato O’Ward left baffled by “wonky” tires after qualifying 10th at Road America

Alex Palou still “surprised” by historic IndyCar pole streak

IndyCar
IndyCar
Road America
Alex Palou still “surprised” by historic IndyCar pole streak

Christian Lundgaard to start 13th after “struggle bus” Road America qualifying

IndyCar
IndyCar
Road America
Christian Lundgaard to start 13th after “struggle bus” Road America qualifying

Alex Palou does something no IndyCar driver has done since 1988

IndyCar
IndyCar
Road America
Alex Palou does something no IndyCar driver has done since 1988

Lochie Hughes gives Andretti milestone win in Road America Indy NXT race

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Road America I
Lochie Hughes gives Andretti milestone win in Road America Indy NXT race

Scott McLaughlin targets Road America breakthrough after Penske “teething problems”

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IndyCar
Road America
Scott McLaughlin targets Road America breakthrough after Penske “teething problems”

The blueprint of grit: How James Roe is grinding toward his IndyCar dream

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IndyCar
Road America
The blueprint of grit: How James Roe is grinding toward his IndyCar dream

How the stars of IMSA fared at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

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IMSA
How the stars of IMSA fared at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

JDC-Miller MotorSports confirms Laurin Heinrich for Six Hours of the Glen

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
JDC-Miller MotorSports confirms Laurin Heinrich for Six Hours of the Glen

Myles Rowe: Historic Indy NXT win proves ‘I have the skill to run in IndyCar’

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IndyCar
Madison
Myles Rowe: Historic Indy NXT win proves ‘I have the skill to run in IndyCar’

Genesis rules out IMSA GTP debut for 2027

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IMSA
Genesis rules out IMSA GTP debut for 2027

Winners and losers from the IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway

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IndyCar
Madison
Winners and losers from the IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway

Dries Vanthoor explains contact with brother Laurens, slams penalty

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IMSA
Detroit
Dries Vanthoor explains contact with brother Laurens, slams penalty

Christian Rasmussen pushing to resurrect “tough year” with third-place finish in St. Louis

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IndyCar
Madison
Christian Rasmussen pushing to resurrect “tough year” with third-place finish in St. Louis

Josef Newgarden continues to ascend in IndyCar’s record books after “crazy” race at WWTR

IndyCar
IndyCar
Madison
Josef Newgarden continues to ascend in IndyCar’s record books after “crazy” race at WWTR

Marcus Ericsson’s dominant run falls short in “bittersweet” runner-up finish at WWTR

IndyCar
IndyCar
Madison
Marcus Ericsson’s dominant run falls short in “bittersweet” runner-up finish at WWTR

Rinus VeeKay surges to strong fourth-place finish in Sunday night thriller at WWTR

IndyCar
IndyCar
Madison
Rinus VeeKay surges to strong fourth-place finish in Sunday night thriller at WWTR

Josef Newgarden denies Marcus Ericsson and wins at WWT Raceway

IndyCar
IndyCar
Madison
Josef Newgarden denies Marcus Ericsson and wins at WWT Raceway

Myles Rowe charges from last to first for historic Indy NXT win at WWTR

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Indy NXT
Gateway
Myles Rowe charges from last to first for historic Indy NXT win at WWTR

David Malukas “not disappointed” despite missing out on IndyCar pole at WWTR

IndyCar
IndyCar
Madison
David Malukas “not disappointed” despite missing out on IndyCar pole at WWTR

IndyCar at WWT Raceway starting lineup: Alex Palou claims fourth straight pole

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IndyCar
Madison
IndyCar at WWT Raceway starting lineup: Alex Palou claims fourth straight pole

Arrow McLaren appoints Ryan Hunter-Reay as new Sporting Director

IndyCar
IndyCar
Madison
Arrow McLaren appoints Ryan Hunter-Reay as new Sporting Director

IndyCar Officiating goes public with new post-event reports

IndyCar
IndyCar
Madison
IndyCar Officiating goes public with new post-event reports

Romain Grosjean confirms surgery on right hand after Detroit GP

IndyCar
IndyCar
Madison
Romain Grosjean confirms surgery on right hand after Detroit GP

IOB’s Raj Nair was “hoping” Kevin ‘Rocket’ Blanch would delay retirement

IndyCar
IndyCar
Madison
IOB’s Raj Nair was “hoping” Kevin ‘Rocket’ Blanch would delay retirement

Veteran Technical Director Kevin ‘Rocket’ Blanch retires from IndyCar, IndyCar Officiating

IndyCar
IndyCar
Veteran Technical Director Kevin ‘Rocket’ Blanch retires from IndyCar, IndyCar Officiating

Pato O’Ward finding consistency amid Arrow McLaren “transformation”

IndyCar
IndyCar
Detroit
Pato O’Ward finding consistency amid Arrow McLaren “transformation”

Winners and losers from IndyCar's Detroit GP

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IndyCar
Detroit
Winners and losers from IndyCar's Detroit GP

Whelen Cadillac gets the “win that we’ve been searching for a while” in Detroit

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IMSA
Detroit
Whelen Cadillac gets the “win that we’ve been searching for a while” in Detroit

Graham Rahal rebounds from early hit-and-spin to take Detroit podium

IndyCar
IndyCar
Detroit
Graham Rahal rebounds from early hit-and-spin to take Detroit podium

Scott McLaughlin says Will Power “gave me no option” after contact ends Detroit podium chances

IndyCar
IndyCar
Detroit
Scott McLaughlin says Will Power “gave me no option” after contact ends Detroit podium chances