Spire places Chris Gabehart on leave amid JGR legal dispute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Chris Gabehart has been placed on administrative leave by Spire Motorsports as part of ongoing legal issues with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR). The leave follows JGR's claims of Gabehart breaching court orders after leaving the team at the end of 2025. JGR accuses him of taking proprietary information to benefit Spire and maintaining access to confidential files. The court case involves allegations of contempt regarding his compliance with a restraining order. Gabehart is restricted from participating in Cup Series activities while the legal proceedings unfold.
- •Gabehart placed on leave as JGR pursues contempt charges.
- •JGR alleges breaches of court order by Gabehart since March.
- •Dispute involves claims of misappropriated trade secrets.
- •Gabehart could still access JGR materials up until June 2026.
- •Court proceedings continue regarding compliance issues.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Spire places Chris Gabehart on administrative leave; JGR claims proof of wrongdoing
"These arguments are part of a contempt of court motion
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