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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

IMSA’s return to Road America for extended six-hour showcase welcomes 54 entries

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IMSA
Road America
IMSA’s return to Road America for extended six-hour showcase welcomes 54 entries

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to return full-time to IndyCar in 2027 following charter purchase from RLL

IndyCar
IndyCar
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to return full-time to IndyCar in 2027 following charter purchase from RLL

Winners and losers from the IndyCar race in Nashville

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IndyCar
Nashville
Winners and losers from the IndyCar race in Nashville

Nick Yelloly explains “bittersweet” Acura IMSA exit and why Ford was “the way to go”

IMSA
IMSA
Nick Yelloly explains “bittersweet” Acura IMSA exit and why Ford was “the way to go”

Mick Schumacher secures career-best IndyCar finish of eighth at Nashville

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IndyCar
Nashville
Mick Schumacher secures career-best IndyCar finish of eighth at Nashville

Alex Palou “was not confident at all” in outlasting late pressure to win Nashville

IndyCar
IndyCar
Nashville
Alex Palou “was not confident at all” in outlasting late pressure to win Nashville

David Malukas “never driven so hard in my life” going last to third in Nashville

IndyCar
IndyCar
Nashville
David Malukas “never driven so hard in my life” going last to third in Nashville

Josef Newgarden denied home repeat victory, finishes second at Nashville

IndyCar
IndyCar
Nashville
Josef Newgarden denied home repeat victory, finishes second at Nashville

Alex Palou beats three Penske drivers to win IndyCar race at Nashville

IndyCar
IndyCar
Nashville
Alex Palou beats three Penske drivers to win IndyCar race at Nashville

Matteo Nannini leads Cape Motorsports 1-2 in Nashville Indy NXT race

Indy NXT
Indy NXT
Nashville
Matteo Nannini leads Cape Motorsports 1-2 in Nashville Indy NXT race

David Malukas "good to go" after hospital visit following IndyCar practice crash

IndyCar
IndyCar
Nashville
David Malukas "good to go" after hospital visit following IndyCar practice crash

Nashville IndyCar starting lineup: Kyle Kirkwood beats Josef Newgarden to pole

IndyCar
IndyCar
Nashville
Nashville IndyCar starting lineup: Kyle Kirkwood beats Josef Newgarden to pole

David Malukas taken to hospital after heavy Nashville IndyCar crash

IndyCar
IndyCar
Nashville
David Malukas taken to hospital after heavy Nashville IndyCar crash

Crunch time in IMSA: Inside the 2026 WeatherTech Championship title fights

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IMSA
Crunch time in IMSA: Inside the 2026 WeatherTech Championship title fights

FIFA World Cup Final drama and shifting start times keep Armstrong guessing at Nashville

IndyCar
IndyCar
Nashville
FIFA World Cup Final drama and shifting start times keep Armstrong guessing at Nashville

Kyffin Simpson aims to replicate 2025 Nashville showing or "a couple spots better"

IndyCar
IndyCar
Nashville
Kyffin Simpson aims to replicate 2025 Nashville showing or "a couple spots better"

President Donald Trump meets with IndyCar drivers in special White House event

IndyCar
IndyCar
Nashville
President Donald Trump meets with IndyCar drivers in special White House event

Tom Dillmann gets "cool" redemption with IMSA win at CTMP

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IMSA
Mosport
Tom Dillmann gets "cool" redemption with IMSA win at CTMP

Short-fill propels Vasser Sullivan Racing to GTD Pro victory at CTMP

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IMSA
Mosport
Short-fill propels Vasser Sullivan Racing to GTD Pro victory at CTMP

Inter Europol, Vasser Sullivan and Winward claim IMSA wins in Canada

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IMSA
Mosport
Inter Europol, Vasser Sullivan and Winward claim IMSA wins in Canada

IMSA Chevrolet Grand Prix starting lineup: Late drama decides LMP2, GTD pole position

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IMSA
Mosport
IMSA Chevrolet Grand Prix starting lineup: Late drama decides LMP2, GTD pole position

iRacing’s standalone IndyCar game now has a name and launch window

IndyCar
IndyCar
iRacing’s standalone IndyCar game now has a name and launch window

Robert Wickens full of “gratitude” in home race return after extraordinary industry effort

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IMSA
Mosport
Robert Wickens full of “gratitude” in home race return after extraordinary industry effort

Winners and losers from the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Winners and losers from the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio

Kyle Kirkwood vaults back to second in championship standings with podium finish at Mid-Ohio

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Kyle Kirkwood vaults back to second in championship standings with podium finish at Mid-Ohio

Arrow McLaren signs Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist for 2027 IndyCar season

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Arrow McLaren signs Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist for 2027 IndyCar season

Rinus VeeKay continues underdog story with fourth-place finish at Mid-Ohio

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Rinus VeeKay continues underdog story with fourth-place finish at Mid-Ohio

Pato O’Ward credits “textbook” execution for Mid-Ohio IndyCar win

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Pato O’Ward credits “textbook” execution for Mid-Ohio IndyCar win

Christian Lundgaard admits "mistake of my own" cost him IndyCar Mid-Ohio win

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Christian Lundgaard admits "mistake of my own" cost him IndyCar Mid-Ohio win

Pato O’Ward turns Arrow McLaren duel into IndyCar Mid-Ohio win

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Pato O’Ward turns Arrow McLaren duel into IndyCar Mid-Ohio win

Indy NXT has a new points leader after Mid-Ohio sweep

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Indy NXT
Mid-Ohio II
Indy NXT has a new points leader after Mid-Ohio sweep

IndyCar Mid-Ohio starting lineup: Christian Lundgaard leads Arrow McLaren front-row sweep

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
IndyCar Mid-Ohio starting lineup: Christian Lundgaard leads Arrow McLaren front-row sweep

Enzo Fittipaldi leads every lap in Mid-Ohio Indy NXT win

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Indy NXT
Mid-Ohio I
Enzo Fittipaldi leads every lap in Mid-Ohio Indy NXT win

Amid ‘silly season’ drama, Rinus VeeKay has "pretty good idea" of next IndyCar move

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Amid ‘silly season’ drama, Rinus VeeKay has "pretty good idea" of next IndyCar move

Alex Palou 'sad' to see Scott Dixon leave Ganassi: “I wouldn't be here without him”

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Alex Palou 'sad' to see Scott Dixon leave Ganassi: “I wouldn't be here without him”

Meyer Shank Racing sign Marcus Armstrong to multi-year extension

IndyCar
IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Meyer Shank Racing sign Marcus Armstrong to multi-year extension

Pit penalty rule updated ahead of Mid-Ohio IndyCar race

IndyCar
IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Pit penalty rule updated ahead of Mid-Ohio IndyCar race

“You should ask him” - Felipe Nasr keeps the pressure on Roger Penske for IndyCar seat

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IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
“You should ask him” - Felipe Nasr keeps the pressure on Roger Penske for IndyCar seat

Chip Ganassi Racing confirms Scott Dixon’s departure at end of 2026 season

IndyCar
IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Chip Ganassi Racing confirms Scott Dixon’s departure at end of 2026 season

Dennis Hauger is done playing the patient rookie: “I don’t want to fight midfield”

IndyCar
IndyCar
Mid-Ohio
Dennis Hauger is done playing the patient rookie: “I don’t want to fight midfield”

Vasser Sullivan honors late Dennis Reinbold with emotional Watkins Glen Victory

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Watkins Glen
Vasser Sullivan honors late Dennis Reinbold with emotional Watkins Glen Victory

Watkins Glen win “feels a bit surreal” as Jack Aitken extends podium streak

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen win “feels a bit surreal” as Jack Aitken extends podium streak

AO Racing survives late thriller at Watkins Glen for first LMP2 win of 2026 season

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
AO Racing survives late thriller at Watkins Glen for first LMP2 win of 2026 season

Laurin Heinrich left "disappointed" to lose ground in championship despite podium rally

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Laurin Heinrich left "disappointed" to lose ground in championship despite podium rally

Cadillac wins chaotic Watkins Glen IMSA race under caution

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Cadillac wins chaotic Watkins Glen IMSA race under caution

Whelen Cadillac leads messy IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at halfway

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Whelen Cadillac leads messy IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at halfway

Bizarre caution crash ends hopes for Watkins Glen IMSA contenders

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Bizarre caution crash ends hopes for Watkins Glen IMSA contenders

Ripped up curbing leads to track alterations ahead of Six Hours of The Glen

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Watkins Glen
Ripped up curbing leads to track alterations ahead of Six Hours of The Glen

Jack Aitken storms to Watkins Glen IMSA pole for Cadillac

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Jack Aitken storms to Watkins Glen IMSA pole for Cadillac

Super Formula championship leader Kakunoshin Ohta still has “big dream” of racing in IndyCar

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Super Formula championship leader Kakunoshin Ohta still has “big dream” of racing in IndyCar

Kaylen Frederick returns to a very different JDC-Miller team

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Kaylen Frederick returns to a very different JDC-Miller team

Felipe Nasr praises Laurin Heinrich as they navigate unique IMSA title battle

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Felipe Nasr praises Laurin Heinrich as they navigate unique IMSA title battle

How DXDT Racing made Watkins Glen after its Corvette melted in a fire

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
How DXDT Racing made Watkins Glen after its Corvette melted in a fire

Neil Verhagen wants Paul Miller Racing to chase a bigger IMSA prize

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
Neil Verhagen wants Paul Miller Racing to chase a bigger IMSA prize

IMSA confirms next-gen LMP2 debut for 2029 season

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IMSA
Watkins Glen
IMSA confirms next-gen LMP2 debut for 2029 season

Raj Nair says leading IndyCar Independent Officiating ‘a little bit more work than I thought’

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IndyCar
Raj Nair says leading IndyCar Independent Officiating ‘a little bit more work than I thought’

Winners and losers from the IndyCar race at Road America

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IndyCar
Road America
Winners and losers from the IndyCar race at Road America

HRC US boss apologizes to Armstrong for “failure” that ended shot at first IndyCar win

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IndyCar
Road America
HRC US boss apologizes to Armstrong for “failure” that ended shot at first IndyCar win

How Christian Lundgaard went from zero to hero at Road America

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IndyCar
Road America
How Christian Lundgaard went from zero to hero at Road America

“Power being Power” says Rahal after last-lap Road America podium clash

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Road America
“Power being Power” says Rahal after last-lap Road America podium clash