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JGR vs. Spire: $150 Million Espionage Lawsuit Over NASCAR Trade Secrets

JGR vs. Spire: $150 Million Espionage Lawsuit Over NASCAR Trade Secrets

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ThreatCluster •October 21, 2026 at 22:11 UTC
  • •JGR is seeking $150 million in damages from Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart.
  • •The lawsuit alleges theft of proprietary NASCAR trade secrets by Gabehart after joining Spire.
  • •Spire denies the allegations, claiming no evidence of data transfer or misuse.

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) has filed a lawsuit seeking nearly $150 million in damages from Spire Motorsports and former competition director Chris Gabehart, alleging theft of trade secrets. The lawsuit, initiated in February 2026, claims Gabehart took proprietary information, including car setups and race-outcome spreadsheets, when he left JGR to join Spire. Spire denies the allegations, asserting that no evidence shows the information was transferred or used. The case is set for a jury trial starting February 1, 2027, but ongoing disputes over document production could complicate preparations. The court is currently addressing motions regarding the identification of trade secrets and metadata related to Gabehart's access to JGR information.

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2026-02-01
JGR files lawsuit against Spire and Gabehart
Joe Gibbs Racing initiates legal action alleging theft of trade secrets by Chris Gabehart after his departure to Spire Motorsports.
Sports.Yahoo
2026-10-20
Court filing reveals $150 million damages claim
A recent court filing discloses JGR's demand for nearly $150 million in damages, with $47.4 million attributed to the value of the alleged trade secrets.
Sports.Yahoo
2026-10-21
Discovery hearing held
The first day of the discovery hearing addresses disputes over document production and allegations regarding Gabehart's access to JGR information.
sportsnaut.com

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Common questions

What are the main allegations in the lawsuit?
JGR alleges that Chris Gabehart took proprietary trade secrets when he left to join Spire Motorsports.
What is the current status of the case?
The case is set for a jury trial starting February 1, 2027, with ongoing disputes over document production.
How much is JGR seeking in damages?
JGR is seeking nearly $150 million in damages from Spire Motorsports and Gabehart.