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Joe Gibbs Racing and Chris Gabehart pursue deleted text messages in lawsuit

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:12 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Joe Gibbs Racing and Chris Gabehart pursue deleted text messages in lawsuit

Summary

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is involved in a lawsuit against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports. The case includes the retrieval of deleted text messages between Gabehart and Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson. This is part of the discovery phase of the lawsuit, which addresses allegations against Gabehart. The details surrounding these allegations have not been disclosed, and the legal proceedings are ongoing.

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By the Numbers

•JGR is suing former competition director Chris Gabehart.
•The lawsuit involves Spire Motorsports and its co-owner Jeff Dickerson.
•Deleted text messages are a focal point in the ongoing case.
•Fact discovery is currently taking place in the legal proceedings.

Latest Updates

8:12 PMMotorsport.com — Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart, Spire agree to terms on deleted text message retrieval
8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart, Spire agree to terms on deleted text message retrieval

What they're saying

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As part of the ongoing Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit, fact discovery is currently taking place and includes the pursuit of a text message conversation between Gabehart and Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson that both individuals deleted from their phones. JGR is suing its former competition director and crew chief, and a rival organization, over allegations that ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com