Joe Gibbs Racing alleges that former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart violated a temporary restraining order by performing competition-level activities for Spire Motorsports at Bristol Motor Speedway and has submitted photographs and declarations to the court.
Joe Gibbs Racing sued Chris Gabehart for more than $8 million, alleging he breached non‑compete provisions and participated in a scheme to steal trade secrets while negotiating with Spire, and subsequently added Spire Motorsports as a defendant; Judge Susan C. Rodriguez issued the TRO allowing Gabehart to work for Spire but prohibiting similar Cup‑series competition services.
Declarations from Ty Gibbs social media manager David Biro and competition director Wally Brown include photos of Gabehart wearing a radio headset, standing at a pit‑road workstation, and near Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar, which Brown says suggest Gabehart was providing competition input.
Joe Gibbs Racing asserts the submissions show Gabehart ignored the TRO while Gabehart has continued attending Cup Series races; the temporary order remains in place as the court moves toward trial or settlement.
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