Joe Gibbs Racing seeks sanctions against Spire and Chris Gabehart
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) filed a motion in the Western District of North Carolina, asking the court to hold Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports in civil contempt. JGR alleges that both have violated a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction issued in March. This lawsuit stems from Gabehart's departure from JGR, where he is accused of breaching a contract and misappropriating proprietary information to benefit Spire. JGR contends that Gabehart has continued to perform duties similar to his previous role at JGR while employed at Spire. The next step involves a court hearing for Gabehart and Spire to explain their actions in light of the allegations.
- •JGR requests court to find Gabehart and Spire in contempt.
- •Contempt claims relate to a restraining order from March.
- •Gabehart is accused of continuing his former role at Spire.
- •Court hearing for defendants is pending.
- •Litigation stems from Gabehart's departure from JGR.
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Gibbs Racing motions to issue sanctions against Spire, Chris Gabehart
- 5:41 PMMotorsport.com — Joe Gibbs Racing motions to issue sanctions against Spire, Chris Gabehart
"Joe Gibbs Racing is asking the Western District of North Carolina to hold Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports in civil contempt because it claims both defendants have violated the temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction placed against them in March. Specifically, JGR is asking that the defendants appear in court to explain why they should not be held in contempt. This is all ...Keep reading
"It also wants Judge Rodriguez to find the defendants in contempt of court
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 5:41 PMJoe Gibbs Racing motions to issue sanctions against Spire, Chris Gabehart
It also wants Judge Rodriguez to find the defendants in contempt of court
- Motorsport.comSep 18, 2026, 5:41 PMJoe Gibbs Racing motions to issue sanctions against Spire, Chris Gabehart
Joe Gibbs Racing is asking the Western District of North Carolina to hold Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports in civil contempt because it claims both defendants have violated the temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction placed against them in March. Specifically, JGR is asking that the defendants appear in court to explain why they should not be held in contempt. This is all ...Keep reading
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