Joey Brienza II (R)
Nationality: Italian-American
Languages spoken: English
Height/weight: 5’9” / 145 lbs.
Education: Kelley School of Business, Honors College at Indiana University
Hobbies: Running, golf, working out, football and hockey.
Charity work: I support several charities. My grandmother was a very charitable person, and when she passed I wanted to carry on her legacy by donating to charities she supported. The biggest charity she supported was the St. Jude Children's Hospital. For 2024, I am very proud to have partnered with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. There is a real need for mental health awareness and support in the United States. Regardless of where a person grew up or their background, mental health touches everyone. Along with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, I want to bring awareness to the resources that are available when it comes to mental health.
Favorite sports to watch: Football (Denver Broncos), hockey (Denver Avalanche) and basketball (Denver Nuggets)
Best meal I can cook by myself: Teriyaki glazed salmon over rice
Talent I wish I had: Play the guitar
Bucket list: Go skydiving and visit Bora Bora
The one person I would most like to meet and why: Jimmie Johnson because he was my idol and hero growing up, and he is one of the main reasons I got into racing.
Racing goal: Become a multi-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion, and win the Indy 500
Racing heroes: Jimmie Johnson and Sebastian Vettel
Interesting notes about me: I have lived in Italy.
Career results:
2023
- Finished fifth in USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires with one win, five additional podium finishes, three pole positions and one fastest race lap
- Set both qualifying and race lap records at Sebring
- Contested four USF2000 Presented by Cooper Tires races with a best finish of 10th
2022
- Finished fifth in the FRP F1600 Championship Series
- Contested three Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship races with a best finish of 10th at Portland and best starting position of eighth at Road America
2021
- Finished third in the FRP F1600 Championship Series with four wins, two poles and 13 podium finishes in first season of car racing
2020
- Won the SKUSA California ProKart Championship in X30 Senior
- Won a KA-100 Senior race in the California Pro Kart Championship at Santa Maria
- Finished second in KA-100 Senior at Rok Fest West
- Finished second in the California Rok Championship
2019
- LA Kart Club Vice Champion in X30 Senior
- LAKC Round 2 race winner
- Finished second in the Stars and Stripes Trophy in Tooele, Utah, winning a ticket to the Rotax International Trophy in Le Mans, France
2018
- Podium finisher at the ADAC Karting Championship in Kerpen, Germany
- Competed with Ward Racing in Europe in OK-Junior karting
2017
- Transitioned to X30 Junior and gained two podium finishes in the California Pro Kart Championship
- Competed in X30 Junior at the IAME International Finals
2014-2016
- Began karting in October 2014 at age 10
- Scored win in 2015 in the Colorado-based Rockies series
- Competed nationally in Mini Swift/Max.