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Jimmie Johnson’s transition from driver to team owner brings a diverse investment group and a fresh branding strategy to NASCAR, aiming for long‑term stability and elite status.
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 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.
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.