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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 set to drop Nashville Superspeedway and D.C. for 2027; Barcelona announcement looms
IndyCar
IndyCar 5 h
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 5 h
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 8 h
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 8 h
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
Paul Miller Racing survives Petit Le Mans chaos to win IMSA GTD Pro title
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Paul Miller Racing survives Petit Le Mans chaos to win IMSA GTD Pro title
Winward Racing wins Petit Le Mans to seal third straight IMSA GTD title
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Winward Racing wins Petit Le Mans to seal third straight IMSA GTD title
Laurens Vanthoor holds off BMW to give Porsche historic IMSA Petit Le Mans win
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Laurens Vanthoor holds off BMW to give Porsche historic IMSA Petit Le Mans win
Kevin Magnussen out of Petit Le Mans after airborne crash with Alex Palou
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Kevin Magnussen out of Petit Le Mans after airborne crash with Alex Palou
Ricky Taylor leads Cadillac 1-2 at halfway in Petit Le Mans
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Ricky Taylor leads Cadillac 1-2 at halfway in Petit Le Mans
Tom Blomqvist takes Petit Le Mans pole as Jack Aitken nears IMSA GTP crown
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Tom Blomqvist takes Petit Le Mans pole as Jack Aitken nears IMSA GTP crown
Turner Motorsport chases unprecedented North American sports car title trifecta
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Turner Motorsport chases unprecedented North American sports car title trifecta
Winward faces Petit Le Mans challenge in bid for IMSA GTD three-peat
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Winward faces Petit Le Mans challenge in bid for IMSA GTD three-peat
Quinn, CrowdStrike Racing target IMSA LMP2 championship comeback at Petit Le Mans
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Quinn, CrowdStrike Racing target IMSA LMP2 championship comeback at Petit Le Mans
Scott Dixon: "It’ll be tough for Lundgaard going up against Palou"
IndyCar
IndyCar
Scott Dixon: "It’ll be tough for Lundgaard going up against Palou"
Dudu Barrichello to end 'fun year' in IMSA with outside chance at GTD title
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Dudu Barrichello to end 'fun year' in IMSA with outside chance at GTD title
IndyCar retains Independent Officiating Board leadership and managing director Scot Elkins for 2027
IndyCar
IndyCar
IndyCar retains Independent Officiating Board leadership and managing director Scot Elkins for 2027
Blockbuster GTD Pro Finale: Corvette and BMW headline wide-open title clash at Petit Le Mans
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Blockbuster GTD Pro Finale: Corvette and BMW headline wide-open title clash at Petit Le Mans
Ganassi on Lundgaard signing: “When is the last time a guy who finished third was available"
IndyCar
IndyCar
Ganassi on Lundgaard signing: “When is the last time a guy who finished third was available"
Jack Aitken eyes first IMSA GTP title at Petit Le Mans amid ‘Bittersweet’ solo championship fight
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Jack Aitken eyes first IMSA GTP title at Petit Le Mans amid ‘Bittersweet’ solo championship fight
Bartone, GetSpeed set for expanded run with full IMSA Endurance Cup in 2027
IMSA
IMSA
Bartone, GetSpeed set for expanded run with full IMSA Endurance Cup in 2027
McLaren Racing and Edward Jones join forces in multi-year F1 and IndyCar partnership
IndyCar
IndyCar
McLaren Racing and Edward Jones join forces in multi-year F1 and IndyCar partnership
Chip Ganassi Racing signs Christian Lundgaard for 2027 in multi-year IndyCar deal
IndyCar
IndyCar
Chip Ganassi Racing signs Christian Lundgaard for 2027 in multi-year IndyCar deal
Remembering Gordon Johncock: The unvarnished legend with a heavy right foot
IndyCar
IndyCar
Remembering Gordon Johncock: The unvarnished legend with a heavy right foot
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock dies at 90
IndyCar
IndyCar
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock dies at 90
Genesis Magma Racing open to future IMSA expansion, search for partner team underway
IMSA
IMSA
Genesis Magma Racing open to future IMSA expansion, search for partner team underway
Tom Dillmann goes ‘max attack’ for IMSA LMP2 title at Petit Le Mans
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Tom Dillmann goes ‘max attack’ for IMSA LMP2 title at Petit Le Mans
Ford Racing keeps IMSA GTD Pro line-up unchanged for 2027
IMSA
IMSA
Indianapolis
Ford Racing keeps IMSA GTD Pro line-up unchanged for 2027
Laurin Heinrich eyes improbable IMSA GTP title and victory at Petit Le Mans
IMSA
IMSA
Indianapolis
Laurin Heinrich eyes improbable IMSA GTP title and victory at Petit Le Mans
Face of history: Felix Rosenqvist’s immortal Indy 500 win comes to life
IndyCar
IndyCar
Face of history: Felix Rosenqvist’s immortal Indy 500 win comes to life
Title battles and bittersweet farewells headline packed 54-car Petit Le Mans grid
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Title battles and bittersweet farewells headline packed 54-car Petit Le Mans grid
Winward Racing retains Ward and Ellis for 2027 IMSA campaign
IMSA
IMSA
Winward Racing retains Ward and Ellis for 2027 IMSA campaign
IndyCar reports record 2026 metrics across broadcast, digital, and live events
IndyCar
IndyCar
IndyCar reports record 2026 metrics across broadcast, digital, and live events
Sebastien Bourdais joins DragonSpeed Corvette lineup in GTD Pro return at Petit Le Mans
IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans
Sebastien Bourdais joins DragonSpeed Corvette lineup in GTD Pro return at Petit Le Mans
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Ferrari development driver reveals confirmed F1 test plans
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United States GP
Ferrari development driver reveals confirmed F1 test plans
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Max Verstappen slams “unacceptable” bumps at Austin F1 track: “It's out of control”
Formula 1
F1 Formula 1
United States GP
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Max Verstappen slams “unacceptable” bumps at Austin F1 track: “It's out of control”
Kimi Antonelli ready to "finish the job" as first F1 title chance beckons at US GP
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F1 Formula 1
United States GP
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Kimi Antonelli ready to "finish the job" as first F1 title chance beckons at US GP
How to watch NASCAR at Talladega II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
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How to watch NASCAR at Talladega II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV