🇺🇸 Joey Hand

Joey Hand is an American sports car driver who came up through the Star Mazda Series, where he won a championship early in his career before establishing himself as one of the sport's respected endurance racing hands. Over the years he built a reputation as a Ford factory driver, becoming closely associated with the marque's sports car programs, and he earned a following through his versatility across GT and prototype machinery. His background reflects a career built on longevity and adaptability rather than a single defining stretch of dominance, with his name tied to some of the most storied endurance events in the sport.[1]

At the current stage of his career, Hand competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Gradient Racing, holding active status in the series. Across 25 career starts, he has yet to record a win or podium finish, and he carries a Racer Rating of 4,211, placing him 451st among active drivers on that scale. In the 2026 season, Hand has appeared in one round without a win or podium, sitting in P95 in the standings. His record with Gradient Racing places him among a broad field of active competitors, with his long track record in sports car racing continuing to define his standing in the sport.[2]