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Spire’s Jeff Dickerson about Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit: ‘Where is the proof?’

Throughout the entire Joe Gibbs Racing v. Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart intellectual property theft and restrictive covenant lawsuit, Jeff Dickerson has continued to make himself publicly available to defend himself against the allegations.The Spire co-owner has continued to insist…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 12:42 AM
Spire’s Jeff Dickerson about Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit: ‘Where is the proof?’
Key Things to Know
  • Jeff Dickerson demanded Joe Gibbs Racing provide definitive proof of intellectual property theft allegations against Spire Motorsports.
  • A trial regarding the lawsuit involving Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart is scheduled for February 1.
  • Dickerson stated Spire does not need JGR data due to its existing technical alliance with Hendrick Motorsports.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson has publicly questioned Joe Gibbs Racing over its ongoing lawsuit, demanding concrete evidence of intellectual property theft. Speaking on Dirty Mo Media's Door, Bumper, Clear podcast, Dickerson argued that JGR has failed to present definitive proof despite months of litigation involving Spire and former competition director Chris Gabehart. A trial for the case is scheduled to begin on February 1.

Dickerson explained that Spire relies on its established technical alliance with Hendrick Motorsports for setup assistance and data, making JGR information unnecessary. He stated that using stolen data would damage both that partnership and the personal relationship between Rick Hendrick and Joe Gibbs. Dickerson added that he looks forward to defending the team at the upcoming trial.

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