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Joe Gibbs Racing sued Spire Motorsports for $150 million ahead of trial

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 5:52 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Joe Gibbs Racing sued Spire Motorsports for $150 million ahead of trial

Summary

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is pursuing $150 million in damages from Spire Motorsports and chief motorsports officer Chris Gabehart. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, alleges that Gabehart took confidential information upon joining Spire before the 2026 season. Recent court documents reveal JGR’s damage assessment of $47.4 million, escalating to $150 million when punitive damages are considered. The trial is currently set to begin on February 1, though it may be delayed due to ongoing document production and hearings regarding the case timeline.

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Key Details

•JGR alleges Gabehart stole confidential information from the team.
•The lawsuit claims damages totaling $150 million.
•Trial is scheduled for February 1, pending document issues.
•Spire contests JGR's damage estimates, providing their own figures.
•Legal filings were made public on October 20.

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5:52 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks $150 Million From Spire Motorsports Ahead of Trial

What they're saying

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Joe Gibbs Racing is seeking $150 million in damages in its lawsuit against Spire Motorsports and the team’s chief motorsports officer, Chris Gabehart. The latest development in the ongoing legal battle came to light in documents filed on Tuesday night.Earlier this year, JGR sued Spire and Gabehart. The organization claims that Gabehart, a former crew […] The post Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks $150 Million From Spire Motorsports Ahead of Trial appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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