Joey Barnes is the Global IndyCar Editor 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
Grand Prix of Arlington the “new standard” for IndyCar
Scott McLaughlin: Arlington “instantly my most favorite street circuit ever”
IndyCar drivers praise Fast Six qualifying format change for Arlington
Pato O'Ward on the 'red flag' that has prevented an IndyCar Mexico race
Roger Penske named Grand Marshal for the Sebring 12 Hours
Conor Daly set for Indy 500 run with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
Winners and losers from an action-packed IndyCar race at Phoenix
Washington D.C. IndyCar track layout and event logo revealed
IndyCar altering Fast Six qualifying format for Grand Prix of Arlington
Will Power “ran me into the wall” says Rasmussen after IndyCar clash
Josef Newgarden earns thrilling IndyCar win at Phoenix
Alex Palou's 100th IndyCar start ends in early crash at Phoenix
Alex Palou braces for 100th career IndyCar start in Phoenix
David Malukas eager to convert Phoenix IndyCar pole into a win and be ‘Big Dave’
David Malukas earns Phoenix IndyCar pole as Will Power crashes hard in qualifying
Felix Rosenqvist suffers violent crash in opening practice at Phoenix
Andretti boss: “I don’t think anything’s a given” on Marcus Ericsson’s future
Winners and losers from the 2026 IndyCar season-opener at St. Petersburg
Alex Palou struck “perfection” in St. Petersburg
Newgarden gains 16 positions, finishes seventh in “boring day” at St. Pete
Christian Lundgaard leads Arrow McLaren effort with third in St. Petersburg
Alex Palou wins season opener with largest St. Pete margin of victory in IndyCar history
Nikita Johnson rolls to Indy NXT victory in St. Petersburg
Dale Coyne relishes 'extraordinary' double Fast 6 appearance in St. Pete
Scott McLaughlin earns IndyCar St. Pete pole, Coyne impresses in Fast 6
Will Power crashes early in second St. Petersburg practice
Scott McLaughlin “thought I’d lost that chance” to work with Tim Cindric
Scott Dixon crashes hard in opening practice for Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
New alternate tire strategy an unknown for several drivers entering St. Petersburg
Pato O'Ward: "I'm tired of IndyCar being like the support race"
First look at Mick Schumacher's livery as he previews IndyCar debut
Ed Carpenter Racing enter technical partnership with AVL RACETECH
Marcus Ericsson going into 2026 season with “chip on my shoulder”
Firestone introducing ENLITEN™ Technology for 2026 IndyCar season
Barnes: IndyCar officiating is already starting to feel like smoke and mirrors
IOB makes progress but search continues for Managing Director of Officiating
Rasmussen and The Grandstand Project launch streetwear collection
Mick Schumacher gaining confidence on ovals after Phoenix test
IndyCar expanding global broadcasting presence for the 2026 season
Alexander Rossi leads last session of Unser IndyCar Open Test
Marcus Ericsson crashes in last IndyCar test session at Phoenix
Firestone prepared to take new right-front tire for Phoenix to WWTR
Alexander Rossi tops morning session for second day of testing at Phoenix
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi awarded Baby Borgs in emotional celebration
David Malukas paces first day of Unser IndyCar Open Test at Phoenix
Dale Coyne “would like to be in the game” for Honda factory program
Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda
Honda "in discussions" with Meyer Shank Racing on '28 factory entry
IndyCar announces historic multi-year deal with Chevrolet and Honda
Jay Frye reflects on IndyCar run one year after departure
Jacob Abel prioritizing IMSA effort but still desires IndyCar return
Kyle Kirkwood: Andretti “not too far off” from Ganassi
Arrow McLaren officially opens doors to new home in Indianapolis
Zak Brown “would love” Indy 500 reunion with Fernando Alonso
Mick Schumacher found the limit “pretty early” in maiden oval test
Mick Schumacher adjusting to life in IndyCar as maiden oval test looms
IndyCar, Monumental Sports & Entertainment partner for Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Nolan Siegel says pressure of contract year "doesn't really change anything"
Will Power: Andretti “will be the best team in the next three years”
Freedom 250 will be "economic benefit” to Washington D.C. says Roger Penske