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NASCAR Trade-Secret Lawsuit Escalates
Joe Gibbs Racing seeks $150 million in trade secret damages after Spire Motorsports claims misappropriation of race car setups.
In brief
Joe Gibbs Racing seeks $150 million in trade secret damages after Spire Motorsports claims misappropriation of race car setups. Joe Gibbs Racing is seeking $150 million in damages for alleged misappropriation of race car setups from Toyota, claiming Spire Motorsports used them without evidence. Originally reported by…
NASCAR Lawsuit Escalates
Joe Gibbs Racing filed a federal lawsuit seeking nearly $150 million in damages against Spire Motorsports.
Spire Claims Misappropriation
Spire Motorsports alleges JGR misappropriated race car setups from Toyota for its 2025 and 2026 Cup Series seasons.
JGR's Setup Philosophy
JGR claims Spire used its 'setup philosophies' from hundreds of Toyota race car setups without evidence.
Spire's Evidence
Spire says JGR has no proof Chris Gabehart possessed the setups when he joined Spire in 2026.
Documented Claims
Spire claims JGR withheld over 13,000 documents and dumped them on Spire after a court order.
Damages Dispute
JGR's damages expert states $47.4 million, but JGR seeks nearly $150 million in damages.
Trial Timeline
The trial begins February 1, 2027, after Spire requests compressed deadlines for expert reports.
In short
Joe Gibbs Racing is seeking $150 million in damages for alleged misappropriation of race car setups from Toyota, claiming Spire Motorsports used them without evidence.
