Brian Barnhart

[3] In the 1992 Indianapolis 500, Barnhart was the left-rear tire changer on the pit crew of Unser's winning car.

[4] In 1993, he served as chief mechanic for Al Unser Sr.'s King Racing, Kenny Bernstein-owned entry.

[2] For the 1997 season, Barnhart had been hired by the Indy Racing League (IRL, now IndyCar Series) and was serving as its director of operations.

[2] On March 11, 2007, prominent open-wheel journalist Robin Miller reported that the IRL was seeking a new leader for its marketing side and that once found, Barnhart would return to his operations role.

[citation needed] During the 2011 season, Barnhart was criticized by fans, drivers, and owners, and especially Miller for inconsistencies in his role as chief race steward.

[13][2] For 2023, Barnhart joined Arrow McLaren, being named general manager after president Taylor Kiel left the team.

Barnhart at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2010.
Barnhart at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2009.
Barnhart at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2008.