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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

Genesis Magma Racing open to future IMSA expansion, search for partner team underway

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Winward Racing retains Ward and Ellis for 2027 IMSA campaign

IndyCar reports record 2026 metrics across broadcast, digital, and live events

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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

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Petit Le Mans
Sebastien Bourdais joins DragonSpeed Corvette lineup in GTD Pro return at Petit Le Mans

Sheldon van der Linde ‘played elbows out when Cadillac couldn’t’ for breakthrough Indy win

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Indianapolis
Sheldon van der Linde ‘played elbows out when Cadillac couldn’t’ for breakthrough Indy win

Laurin Heinrich keeps IMSA GTP title hopes alive with late surge to Indianapolis podium

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Indianapolis
Laurin Heinrich keeps IMSA GTP title hopes alive with late surge to Indianapolis podium

Rasmussen and Boulle coast to Indianapolis LMP2 victory for Era Motorsport with epic fuel save

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Indianapolis
Rasmussen and Boulle coast to Indianapolis LMP2 victory for Era Motorsport with epic fuel save

Ford beats Corvette in last-lap IMSA GTD Pro fight at Indianapolis

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Indianapolis
Ford beats Corvette in last-lap IMSA GTD Pro fight at Indianapolis

Jack Aitken extends IMSA lead to 147 points after Indy runner-up

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Indianapolis
Jack Aitken extends IMSA lead to 147 points after Indy runner-up

Sheldon van der Linde passes Earl Bamber late to win IMSA Indianapolis thriller

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Indianapolis
Sheldon van der Linde passes Earl Bamber late to win IMSA Indianapolis thriller

Car Blanche confirms full-season IMSA GTD Pro move with Aston Martin for 2027

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Indianapolis
Car Blanche confirms full-season IMSA GTD Pro move with Aston Martin for 2027

IMSA Indianapolis starting lineup: Tom Blomqvist puts Acura Meyer Shank on pole

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Indianapolis
IMSA Indianapolis starting lineup: Tom Blomqvist puts Acura Meyer Shank on pole

Paul Miller Racing goes “full push” for elusive IMSA GTD Pro title

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Indianapolis
Paul Miller Racing goes “full push” for elusive IMSA GTD Pro title

Inside AJ Foyt Racing’s transition: Hauger’s arrival, Ferrucci’s future, and the Pierson waiting game

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Inside AJ Foyt Racing’s transition: Hauger’s arrival, Ferrucci’s future, and the Pierson waiting game

Abbi Pulling headlines 11-driver Indy NXT test at Indianapolis

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Indy NXT
Abbi Pulling headlines 11-driver Indy NXT test at Indianapolis

Acura unveils special ‘Thank you’ livery for final two IMSA GTP appearances

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Indianapolis
Acura unveils special ‘Thank you’ livery for final two IMSA GTP appearances

Beyond the silverware: Nick Yelloly reflects on true impact David Salters leaves at HRC USA

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Indianapolis
Beyond the silverware: Nick Yelloly reflects on true impact David Salters leaves at HRC USA

AJ Foyt Racing signs reigning IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger to multi-year deal

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AJ Foyt Racing signs reigning IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger to multi-year deal

Christian Rasmussen reunites with Era Motorsport for IMSA’s Indianapolis sprint round

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Indianapolis
Christian Rasmussen reunites with Era Motorsport for IMSA’s Indianapolis sprint round

From Värnamo to victory lane: Hometown hero Felix Rosenqvist set for Sweden celebration

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110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
From Värnamo to victory lane: Hometown hero Felix Rosenqvist set for Sweden celebration

Mario Andretti headlines first batch of Sebring’s 75 all-time greatest drivers

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Sebring 12 Hours
Mario Andretti headlines first batch of Sebring’s 75 all-time greatest drivers

Penske boss on Estre probation: "IMSA is just trying to make an example"

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Indianapolis
Penske boss on Estre probation: "IMSA is just trying to make an example"

IMSA drivers react to tougher officiating ahead of Indianapolis

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Indianapolis
IMSA drivers react to tougher officiating ahead of Indianapolis

Palou concludes successful IR-28 oval validation test for IndyCar at Indy

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Palou concludes successful IR-28 oval validation test for IndyCar at Indy

Porsche Penske leadership speaks out on IMSA performance struggles

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Indianapolis
Porsche Penske leadership speaks out on IMSA performance struggles

IMSA confirms 44-car field for Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis

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Indianapolis
IMSA confirms 44-car field for Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis

Alexander Rossi drives next-gen IndyCar IR-28 into new era at Indianapolis

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Alexander Rossi drives next-gen IndyCar IR-28 into new era at Indianapolis

VeeKay and Juncos Hollinger Racing claim milestone top 10 IndyCar championship finish

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Laguna Seca
VeeKay and Juncos Hollinger Racing claim milestone top 10 IndyCar championship finish

Laurin Heinrich replaces Laurens Vanthoor at Porsche Penske for IMSA Indy round

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Laurin Heinrich replaces Laurens Vanthoor at Porsche Penske for IMSA Indy round

Kelvin Fu set to takeover president of Honda Racing Corporation USA, succeeding David Salters

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Laguna Seca
Kelvin Fu set to takeover president of Honda Racing Corporation USA, succeeding David Salters

Winners and losers from the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca

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Laguna Seca
Winners and losers from the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca

Dennis Hauger caps rookie title run with hopes on 2027 IndyCar return

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Laguna Seca
Dennis Hauger caps rookie title run with hopes on 2027 IndyCar return

Scott McLaughlin delivers on ‘promise’ to daughter, with Laguna Seca win first as a father

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Laguna Seca
Scott McLaughlin delivers on ‘promise’ to daughter, with Laguna Seca win first as a father

Alexander Rossi ends “terrible year” with Laguna Seca IndyCar podium

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Laguna Seca
Alexander Rossi ends “terrible year” with Laguna Seca IndyCar podium

Kyle Kirkwood seals career-best IndyCar season with Laguna Seca runner-up

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Laguna Seca
Kyle Kirkwood seals career-best IndyCar season with Laguna Seca runner-up

Scott McLaughlin ends two-year IndyCar drought with Laguna Seca victory

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Laguna Seca
Scott McLaughlin ends two-year IndyCar drought with Laguna Seca victory

Tymek Kucharczyk wins Laguna Seca finale as Nikita Johnson clinches Indy NXT title

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Laguna II
Tymek Kucharczyk wins Laguna Seca finale as Nikita Johnson clinches Indy NXT title

Josh Pierson ends 53-race wait with maiden Indy NXT win at Laguna Seca

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Josh Pierson ends 53-race wait with maiden Indy NXT win at Laguna Seca

IndyCar Laguna Seca starting lineup: Scott McLaughlin takes pole from Alex Palou by 0.0177s

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IndyCar Laguna Seca starting lineup: Scott McLaughlin takes pole from Alex Palou by 0.0177s

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing returns full-time to IndyCar with Conor Daly, Honda for 2027

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Laguna Seca
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing returns full-time to IndyCar with Conor Daly, Honda for 2027

Laguna Seca formally dedicates 'The Zanardi Corkscrew'

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Laguna Seca
Laguna Seca formally dedicates 'The Zanardi Corkscrew'

"He is full of sh*t": Pato O’Ward blasts departing Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard

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Laguna Seca
"He is full of sh*t": Pato O’Ward blasts departing Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard

Mick Schumacher joins Meyer Shank Racing for 2027 IndyCar season

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Laguna Seca
Mick Schumacher joins Meyer Shank Racing for 2027 IndyCar season

IndyCar sets new driver licensing criteria for 2027

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Laguna Seca
IndyCar sets new driver licensing criteria for 2027

Sebring unveils 'Class of 75' to honor track's greatest endurance drivers

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Sebring 12 Hours
Sebring unveils 'Class of 75' to honor track's greatest endurance drivers

Chevrolet clarifies engine issue after David Malukas’s Milwaukee restart heartbreak

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Milwaukee Race 1
Chevrolet clarifies engine issue after David Malukas’s Milwaukee restart heartbreak

Winners and losers from the IndyCar doubleheader at Milwaukee

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Milwaukee Race 2
Winners and losers from the IndyCar doubleheader at Milwaukee

VeeKay charges from 24th to podium at Milwaukee as Juncos Hollinger eyes historic season finish

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Milwaukee Race 1
VeeKay charges from 24th to podium at Milwaukee as Juncos Hollinger eyes historic season finish

Honda crowned 2026 IndyCar manufacturers' champions

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Milwaukee Race 2
Honda crowned 2026 IndyCar manufacturers' champions

David Malukas: “Chevy let us down” after missing maiden IndyCar win

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Milwaukee Race 2
David Malukas: “Chevy let us down” after missing maiden IndyCar win

From “Lost puppy” to history maker: Pato O’Ward goes into IndyCar record books with single-day Milwaukee sweep

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Milwaukee Race 2
From “Lost puppy” to history maker: Pato O’Ward goes into IndyCar record books with single-day Milwaukee sweep

Alex Palou claims fifth IndyCar title in record time: “It just feels like we started yesterday”

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Milwaukee Race 2
Alex Palou claims fifth IndyCar title in record time: “It just feels like we started yesterday”

Pato O’Ward sweeps Milwaukee IndyCar races as Alex Palou clinches fifth title

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Milwaukee Race 2
Pato O’Ward sweeps Milwaukee IndyCar races as Alex Palou clinches fifth title

Scott McLaughlin battles to Milwaukee runner-up finish in Race 2, lashes out at lapped traffic etiquette

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IndyCar
Milwaukee Race 2
Scott McLaughlin battles to Milwaukee runner-up finish in Race 2, lashes out at lapped traffic etiquette

Alex Palou closes on fifth IndyCar title despite finishing fifth at Milwaukee

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IndyCar
Milwaukee Race 2
Alex Palou closes on fifth IndyCar title despite finishing fifth at Milwaukee