Gibbs, Spire and Gabehart argue over contempt and injunction

Joe Gibbs Racing, Spire Motorsports, and former JGR competition director Chris Gabehart appeared in court before Judge Susan C. Rodriguez over motions regarding contempt and expanding a preliminary injunction. JGR argued that Gabehart violated an existing restraining order by attending competition meetings and sharing trade secrets, and sought to add Spire to the injunction to restrict specific car setup practices. Judge Rodriguez did not immediately issue a ruling after the hearing concluded.

Attorneys for Spire and Gabehart denied misappropriating proprietary information, attributing Spire's on-track success to increased investment and veteran additions rather than confidential data. Spire contended that discussions involving underbodies and tire pressures were standard racing concepts rather than JGR trade secrets. Gabehart's legal team further argued that JGR is attempting to unfairly block Gabehart from working in NASCAR.