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A deliberate late‑race collision between Carson Hocevar and Brad Keselowski at the Southern 500 sparked backlash from Hall of Famers and Denny Hamlin, while legal disputes over data misappropriation add further strain to Spire Motorsports.
Joe Gibbs Racing has filed a lawsuit against Spire Motorsports and former competition director Chris Gabehart, accusing him of stealing proprietary race setups and seeking court‑ordered disclosure of technical documents. Gabehart counters with claims of insufficient evidence and seeks subpoenas against Toyota, while the automaker objects to the request.
A federal judge will hear arguments on August 26 in a case that pits Joe Gibbs Racing against Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart, who claims unpaid wages and accuses the team of mishandling proprietary information.
The upcoming Iowa Corn 350 is drawing bettors’ attention as a unique short‑track event, with new aerodynamic rules and surprising team moves reshaping the odds landscape.
Spire Motorsports alleges that Joe Gibbs Racing breached an implied trade contract by hiring Robert "Cheddar" Smith under a non‑compete agreement and withholding a $100,000 payment, while JGR seeks dismissal of Spire’s and Gabehart’s countersuits amid claims of retaliation and selective enforcement.
Joe Gibbs Racing has abandoned a key allegation that former competition director Chris Gabehart plotted with Spire Motorsports, but the team continues to pursue other allegations of confidential‑information misuse and non‑compete violations, with a jury trial scheduled for February 2027.
Joe Gibbs Racing acknowledged insufficient evidence for its accusation that Chris Gabehart led Spire’s competition strategy, while Gabehart and Spire pursue separate lawsuits over contracts, wages and alleged bad‑faith conduct.
After a ninth‑place finish at the Brickyard 400, Carson Hocevar climbs to the top Chevrolet driver, surpassing Chase Elliott and positioning himself for a playoff spot as the series heads to Iowa.
NASCAR has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against unidentified defendants accused of running a coordinated counterfeit merchandise network, blurring trademarks, using fake storefronts and maintaining aliases to evade detection. The case, assigned to Judge Kenneth Bell, seeks account deactivation and an end to advertising of infringing products, amid a series of legal disputes involving several NASCAR teams.
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) has filed a lawsuit against former competition director Chris Gabehart and his current employer, Spire Motorsports, alleging the theft of confidential information and trade secrets. The case will go to a jury trial in February 2027, with Gabehart denying the claims and filing a countersuit.
A nine‑day trial is scheduled for February 1, 2027, as Joe Gibbs Racing accuses Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports of misusing confidential data. Both parties deny wrongdoing.
Denny Hamlin thought he could beat Joey Logano for a fleeting moment at North Wilkesboro, but a well‑timed strategy and superior car control kept the win out of reach.
Denny Hamlin believed he could beat Joey Logano during the NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, but Logano's car proved unbeatable.
Shane van Gisbergen captured his second victory of the season at Sonoma, boosting Trackhouse Racing’s position, while safety adjustments to short‑track bumpers and cross‑series events spark further conversation.
Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports have sued Joe Gibbs Racing, accusing the team of baseless trade‑secret allegations, unlawful surveillance, and wage violations, with a jury trial scheduled for January 2027.
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Joe Gibbs Racing has refiled its lawsuit against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports, alleging that the former JGR engineer used confidential data to aid his new employer. Recent court rulings have validated the claims, prompting further legal maneuvers.
Joe Gibbs Racing has filed a lawsuit against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports, alleging misappropriation of trade secrets tied to deleted text messages between Gabehart and Spire co‑owner Jeff Dickerson. The case, scheduled for trial in January, sees both defendants maintaining their innocence.
The opening stretch of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series has delivered shocking upsets, surprising victories, and a legal dispute that could reshape team dynamics, all while Toyota and Tyler Reddick set a blistering pace.