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Joey Barnes
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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

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

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

Arrow McLaren appoints Ryan Hunter-Reay as new Sporting Director

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Arrow McLaren appoints Ryan Hunter-Reay as new Sporting Director

IndyCar Officiating goes public with new post-event reports

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IndyCar Officiating goes public with new post-event reports

Romain Grosjean confirms surgery on right hand after Detroit GP

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Romain Grosjean confirms surgery on right hand after Detroit GP

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winners and losers from IndyCar's Detroit GP

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Winners and losers from IndyCar's Detroit GP

Dries Vanthoor explains contact with brother Laurens, slams penalty

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Dries Vanthoor explains contact with brother Laurens, slams penalty

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

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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

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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

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

Kyle Kirkwood says IndyCar title fight “not done” after Detroit runner-up finish

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Kyle Kirkwood says IndyCar title fight “not done” after Detroit runner-up finish

Scott Dixon suffers “another joyous hybrid failure” in Detroit

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Scott Dixon suffers “another joyous hybrid failure” in Detroit

Alex Palou survives Detroit IndyCar chaos to claim fourth win of season

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Alex Palou survives Detroit IndyCar chaos to claim fourth win of season

Enzo Fittipaldi wins chaotic Indy NXT race on the streets of Detroit

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Enzo Fittipaldi wins chaotic Indy NXT race on the streets of Detroit

Corvette’s Detroit IMSA win nearly slipped away late

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Corvette’s Detroit IMSA win nearly slipped away late

Mick Schumacher admits he “tried too hard” before Detroit IndyCar crash

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Mick Schumacher admits he “tried too hard” before Detroit IndyCar crash

Cadillac wins Detroit IMSA thriller as Corvette survives GTD Pro chaos

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Cadillac wins Detroit IMSA thriller as Corvette survives GTD Pro chaos

David Malukas going to backup car after “massive hit” in IndyCar Detroit qualifying

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David Malukas going to backup car after “massive hit” in IndyCar Detroit qualifying

IndyCar Detroit GP starting lineup: Alex Palou on pole while Malukas, Schumacher crash

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IndyCar Detroit GP starting lineup: Alex Palou on pole while Malukas, Schumacher crash

Cadillac and Corvette sweep front rows at GM’s Detroit home race

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Cadillac and Corvette sweep front rows at GM’s Detroit home race

Barnes: A few thoughts on the schedule surrounding the Indy 500

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Barnes: A few thoughts on the schedule surrounding the Indy 500

Santino Ferrucci “wish we had the week off” for crew members after Indy stretch

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Santino Ferrucci “wish we had the week off” for crew members after Indy stretch

Winners and losers from the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500

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Winners and losers from the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500

Rinus VeeKay delivers Juncos Hollinger Racing its best Indy 500 showing ever

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Rinus VeeKay delivers Juncos Hollinger Racing its best Indy 500 showing ever

2026 Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist dreamed of this finish — then made it real

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2026 Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist dreamed of this finish — then made it real

IndyCar penalizes Alex Palou and Ganassi after Indy 500 inspection failure

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IndyCar penalizes Alex Palou and Ganassi after Indy 500 inspection failure

Pato O’Ward denied again as late yellow hurts Indy 500 victory

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Pato O’Ward denied again as late yellow hurts Indy 500 victory

David Malukas in tears after losing Indy 500 by record 0.0233s

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David Malukas in tears after losing Indy 500 by record 0.0233s

Felix Rosenqvist wins 2026 Indy 500 in closest-ever finish

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Felix Rosenqvist wins 2026 Indy 500 in closest-ever finish

Katherine Legge’s Indy 500 Double bid hit by early Ryan Hunter-Reay crash

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Katherine Legge’s Indy 500 Double bid hit by early Ryan Hunter-Reay crash

How Pato O'Ward's inner circle turned Arrow McLaren into an IndyCar threat

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How Pato O'Ward's inner circle turned Arrow McLaren into an IndyCar threat

Josef Newgarden sends Indy 500 warning by topping final practice

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Josef Newgarden sends Indy 500 warning by topping final practice

Rick Mears, A.J. Foyt and the advice shaping David Malukas’ Indy 500 run

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Rick Mears, A.J. Foyt and the advice shaping David Malukas’ Indy 500 run

Alexander Rossi cleared to race in Indy 500, says "pain is minimal"

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Alexander Rossi cleared to race in Indy 500, says "pain is minimal"

Josef Newgarden not worried about race pace after qualifying 23rd for Indy 500

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Josef Newgarden not worried about race pace after qualifying 23rd for Indy 500

Rookie Dennis Hauger and overcoming the uncomfortable feeling ahead of first Indy 500

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Rookie Dennis Hauger and overcoming the uncomfortable feeling ahead of first Indy 500

The voices in Mick Schumacher’s head for the Indy 500

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The voices in Mick Schumacher’s head for the Indy 500

Alexander Rossi suffered minor injuries to finger and ankle, still aims to race Indy 500

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Alexander Rossi suffered minor injuries to finger and ankle, still aims to race Indy 500

Kyle Kirkwood “here to win” Indy 500, not think championship

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Kyle Kirkwood “here to win” Indy 500, not think championship

How Alex Palou captured pole for the 110th running of the Indy 500

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How Alex Palou captured pole for the 110th running of the Indy 500

Rossi, O'Ward, and Grosjean cars destroyed in huge Indy 500 practice crash

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Rossi, O'Ward, and Grosjean cars destroyed in huge Indy 500 practice crash

Dejected Felix Rosenqvist: “A little bit of déjà vu” as Indy 500 pole slips away

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Dejected Felix Rosenqvist: “A little bit of déjà vu” as Indy 500 pole slips away

Alexander Rossi admits “It’s not often that you are happy with second place” after Indy 500 qualifying

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Alexander Rossi admits “It’s not often that you are happy with second place” after Indy 500 qualifying

Alex Palou delivers crushing final run to claim Indy 500 pole, Rossi second

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Alex Palou delivers crushing final run to claim Indy 500 pole, Rossi second

Indy 500 Fast 12 set as Josef Newgarden struggles in qualifying surprise

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Indy 500 Fast 12 set as Josef Newgarden struggles in qualifying surprise

Felix Rosenqvist smashes 233mph barrier as Indy 500 speeds surge on Fast Friday

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Felix Rosenqvist smashes 233mph barrier as Indy 500 speeds surge on Fast Friday

Scott Dixon “quietly comfortable” ahead of Indy 500 qualifying

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Scott Dixon “quietly comfortable” ahead of Indy 500 qualifying

Mick Schumacher surprising IndyCar insiders with rapid oval progress

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Mick Schumacher surprising IndyCar insiders with rapid oval progress

Indy 500 Day 3 practice results: Pato O'Ward leads at 227.308mph

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Indy 500 Day 3 practice results: Pato O'Ward leads at 227.308mph

Last year’s Indy 500 defeat “hurt more than anything” for Ryan Hunter-Reay

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Last year’s Indy 500 defeat “hurt more than anything” for Ryan Hunter-Reay

Conor Daly: “This is the best car I’ve ever had here” for the Indy 500

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Conor Daly: “This is the best car I’ve ever had here” for the Indy 500

Indy 500 Day 2 practice results: Conor Daly tops the charts at 228mph

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Indy 500 Day 2 practice results: Conor Daly tops the charts at 228mph

Alex Palou: “I love that we’re getting some heat” after hearing boos

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Alex Palou: “I love that we’re getting some heat” after hearing boos

Katherine Legge focused on results, not milestones in Indy-Charlotte Double

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Katherine Legge focused on results, not milestones in Indy-Charlotte Double

Indy 500 Day 1 practice results: Alex Palou leads the way at 225.937mph

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Indy 500 Day 1 practice results: Alex Palou leads the way at 225.937mph

Scott McLaughlin pushing to avenge last year’s ‘embarrassing’ Indy 500 pace lap crash

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Scott McLaughlin pushing to avenge last year’s ‘embarrassing’ Indy 500 pace lap crash

Louis Foster: Throwing a yellow doesn’t kill the race, NASCAR does it for fun

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Louis Foster: Throwing a yellow doesn’t kill the race, NASCAR does it for fun