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Joey Barnes
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Joey Barnes

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 

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Grand Prix of Arlington the “new standard” for IndyCar 

Scott McLaughlin: Arlington “instantly my most favorite street circuit ever”

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Scott McLaughlin: Arlington “instantly my most favorite street circuit ever”

IndyCar drivers praise Fast Six qualifying format change for Arlington

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IndyCar drivers praise Fast Six qualifying format change for Arlington

Pato O'Ward on the 'red flag' that has prevented an IndyCar Mexico race

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Pato O'Ward on the 'red flag' that has prevented an IndyCar Mexico race

Roger Penske named Grand Marshal for the Sebring 12 Hours

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Roger Penske named Grand Marshal for the Sebring 12 Hours

Conor Daly set for Indy 500 run with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

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Conor Daly set for Indy 500 run with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

Winners and losers from an action-packed IndyCar race at Phoenix

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Winners and losers from an action-packed IndyCar race at Phoenix

Washington D.C. IndyCar track layout and event logo revealed

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Washington D.C. IndyCar track layout and event logo revealed

IndyCar altering Fast Six qualifying format for Grand Prix of Arlington

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IndyCar altering Fast Six qualifying format for Grand Prix of Arlington

Will Power “ran me into the wall” says Rasmussen after IndyCar clash

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Will Power “ran me into the wall” says Rasmussen after IndyCar clash

Josef Newgarden earns thrilling IndyCar win at Phoenix

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Josef Newgarden earns thrilling IndyCar win at Phoenix

Alex Palou's 100th IndyCar start ends in early crash at Phoenix

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Alex Palou's 100th IndyCar start ends in early crash at Phoenix

Alex Palou braces for 100th career IndyCar start in Phoenix

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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’

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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

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David Malukas earns Phoenix IndyCar pole as Will Power crashes hard in qualifying

Felix Rosenqvist suffers violent crash in opening practice at Phoenix

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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

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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

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Winners and losers from the 2026 IndyCar season-opener at St. Petersburg

Alex Palou struck “perfection” in St. Petersburg

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Alex Palou struck “perfection” in St. Petersburg

Newgarden gains 16 positions, finishes seventh in “boring day” at St. Pete

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Newgarden gains 16 positions, finishes seventh in “boring day” at St. Pete

Christian Lundgaard leads Arrow McLaren effort with third in St. Petersburg

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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

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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

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Nikita Johnson rolls to Indy NXT victory in St. Petersburg

Dale Coyne relishes 'extraordinary' double Fast 6 appearance in St. Pete

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Dale Coyne relishes 'extraordinary' double Fast 6 appearance in St. Pete

Scott McLaughlin earns IndyCar St. Pete pole, Coyne impresses in Fast 6

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Scott McLaughlin earns IndyCar St. Pete pole, Coyne impresses in Fast 6

Will Power crashes early in second St. Petersburg practice

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Will Power crashes early in second St. Petersburg practice

Scott McLaughlin “thought I’d lost that chance” to work with Tim Cindric

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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

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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

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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"

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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

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First look at Mick Schumacher's livery as he previews IndyCar debut

Ed Carpenter Racing enter technical partnership with AVL RACETECH

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Ed Carpenter Racing enter technical partnership with AVL RACETECH

Marcus Ericsson going into 2026 season with “chip on my shoulder”

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Marcus Ericsson going into 2026 season with “chip on my shoulder”

Firestone introducing ENLITEN™ Technology for 2026 IndyCar season

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Firestone introducing ENLITEN™ Technology for 2026 IndyCar season

Barnes: IndyCar officiating is already starting to feel like smoke and mirrors

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Barnes: IndyCar officiating is already starting to feel like smoke and mirrors

IOB makes progress but search continues for Managing Director of Officiating

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IOB makes progress but search continues for Managing Director of Officiating

Rasmussen and The Grandstand Project launch streetwear collection

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Rasmussen and The Grandstand Project launch streetwear collection

Mick Schumacher gaining confidence on ovals after Phoenix test

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Mick Schumacher gaining confidence on ovals after Phoenix test

IndyCar expanding global broadcasting presence for the 2026 season

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IndyCar expanding global broadcasting presence for the 2026 season

Alexander Rossi leads last session of Unser IndyCar Open Test

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Alexander Rossi leads last session of Unser IndyCar Open Test

Marcus Ericsson crashes in last IndyCar test session at Phoenix

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Marcus Ericsson crashes in last IndyCar test session at Phoenix

Firestone prepared to take new right-front tire for Phoenix to WWTR

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Firestone prepared to take new right-front tire for Phoenix to WWTR

Alexander Rossi tops morning session for second day of testing at Phoenix

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Alexander Rossi tops morning session for second day of testing at Phoenix

Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi awarded Baby Borgs in emotional celebration

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Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi awarded Baby Borgs in emotional celebration

David Malukas paces first day of Unser IndyCar Open Test at Phoenix

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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

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Dale Coyne “would like to be in the game” for Honda factory program

Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda

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Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda

Honda "in discussions" with Meyer Shank Racing on '28 factory entry

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Honda "in discussions" with Meyer Shank Racing on '28 factory entry

IndyCar announces historic multi-year deal with Chevrolet and Honda

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IndyCar announces historic multi-year deal with Chevrolet and Honda

Jay Frye reflects on IndyCar run one year after departure

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Jay Frye reflects on IndyCar run one year after departure

Jacob Abel prioritizing IMSA effort but still desires IndyCar return

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Jacob Abel prioritizing IMSA effort but still desires IndyCar return

Kyle Kirkwood: Andretti “not too far off” from Ganassi

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Kyle Kirkwood: Andretti “not too far off” from Ganassi

Arrow McLaren officially opens doors to new home in Indianapolis

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Arrow McLaren officially opens doors to new home in Indianapolis

Zak Brown “would love” Indy 500 reunion with Fernando Alonso

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Zak Brown “would love” Indy 500 reunion with Fernando Alonso

Mick Schumacher found the limit “pretty early” in maiden oval test

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Mick Schumacher found the limit “pretty early” in maiden oval test

Mick Schumacher adjusting to life in IndyCar as maiden oval test looms

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Mick Schumacher adjusting to life in IndyCar as maiden oval test looms

IndyCar, Monumental Sports & Entertainment partner for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

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IndyCar, Monumental Sports & Entertainment partner for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Nolan Siegel says pressure of contract year "doesn't really change anything"

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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”

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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

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Freedom 250 will be "economic benefit” to Washington D.C. says Roger Penske