Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit trial set to begin February 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
A trial date has been established for the lawsuit involving Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart, and Spire Motorsports. Judge Susan C. Rodriguez ordered that the trial will commence on Monday, February 1, and is anticipated to last nine days. This legal battle stems from Joe Gibbs Racing's allegations against Gabehart for taking trade secret information following his transition to Spire Motorsports. Details surrounding the case and the specific claims involved have yet to be disclosed.
- •Trial begins on February 1, lasting nine days.
- •JGR alleges Gabehart took trade secret information.
- •Gabehart is a former crew chief turned competition director.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Gibbs Racing Lawsuit Takes Major Turn as Trial Date Is Officially Set
- 8:44 PMMotorsport.com — Trial date and length set for Joe Gibbs, Spire and Gabehart lawsuits
"A legal dispute that has been hanging over the NASCAR garage for months is now moving toward its next major phase. A trial date has officially been set in the lawsuit and countersuit involving Joe Gibbs Racing, Spire Motorsports, and former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director and crew chief Chris Gabehart, establishing the timeline for […] The post Joe Gibbs Racing Lawsuit Takes Major Turn as Trial Date Is Officially Set appeared first on HEAVY.
"A trial date and schedule has been officially set for the Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit and countersuit. In a Thursday morning order issued by Judge Susan C. Rodriguez, a trial is expected to last nine days and will start on Monday, February 1. JGR sued Gabehart, its former longtime crew chief turned competition director for taking trade secreted information ...Keep reading
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 2:59 AMJoe Gibbs Racing Lawsuit Takes Major Turn as Trial Date Is Officially Set
A legal dispute that has been hanging over the NASCAR garage for months is now moving toward its next major phase. A trial date has officially been set in the lawsuit and countersuit involving Joe Gibbs Racing, Spire Motorsports, and former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director and crew chief Chris Gabehart, establishing the timeline for […] The post Joe Gibbs Racing Lawsuit Takes Major Turn as Trial Date Is Officially Set appeared first on HEAVY.
- Motorsport.comJul 16, 2026, 8:44 PMTrial date and length set for Joe Gibbs, Spire and Gabehart lawsuits
A trial date and schedule has been officially set for the Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit and countersuit. In a Thursday morning order issued by Judge Susan C. Rodriguez, a trial is expected to last nine days and will start on Monday, February 1. JGR sued Gabehart, its former longtime crew chief turned competition director for taking trade secreted information ...Keep reading
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