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Spire and Chris Gabehart respond to JGR's court motion

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Spire and Chris Gabehart respond to JGR's court motion

Summary

Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart have countered Joe Gibbs Racing's (JGR) contempt of court motion regarding allegations of misappropriating proprietary information. JGR initially sought a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, claiming Gabehart took crucial elements of their racing operations to Spire Motorsports. The court granted partial relief but crafted a carefully considered order for the case. Further details on the legal proceedings are anticipated as both sides continue to navigate the situation.

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Key Details

•Gabehart is accused of stealing crucial information from JGR.
•JGR obtained a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction.
•The court allowed some relief but limited its scope.
•Further developments in the case are expected.

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3:43 PMMotorsport.com — Spire and Chris Gabehart respond to Joe Gibbs Racing's contempt of court motion

What they're saying

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“When JGR first brought this case, it told the Court a dramatic story. Mr. Gabehart, JGR said, had stolen the ‘crown jewels’ of its racing operation and was deploying them at Spire Motorsports. JGR obtained a Temporary Restraining Order and then a Preliminary Injunction on the basis of that sensational claim. The Court, while granting partial relief, was careful to craft an Order that ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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