# Joe Gibbs Racing Sues Spire Motorsports

> Joe Gibbs Racing seeks court contempt for Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart over NASCAR Cup violations.
- Title: Joe Gibbs Racing Sues Spire Motorsports · Autoweek | Shortify
- Summary: Joe Gibbs Racing seeks court contempt for Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart over NASCAR Cup violations. Joe Gibbs Racing claims Spire Motorsports and…
- Keywords: joe gibbs racing, spire motorsports, chris gabehart, nascar cup, temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, contempt of court, cars, sports, Joe, Gibbs, Racing
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a74100585/jgr-asks-judge-to-hold-spire-gabehart-in-contempt
- Author: Deb Williams
- Published: 2026-10-11T03:25:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: joe gibbs racing, spire motorsports, chris gabehart, nascar cup, temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, contempt of court, cars, sports
## Joe Gibbs Racing seeks contempt
Joe Gibbs Racing is asking federal judge to hold Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart in civil contempt for violating court orders.
## Spire's competition director role
Spire Motorsports claims Chris Gabehart's role as chief motorsports officer conflicts with his hands-off position for NASCAR Cup teams.
## Gabehart's alleged violations
Gabehart communicated with Spire's competition director on February 14, attended meetings, and shared JGR race data until March 28.
## Spire's actions after violations
Spire confiscated Gabehart's laptop only after the lawsuit, cut off his company email, and placed him on administrative leave.
## JGR's demands
JGR wants court to find contempt, order compliance certifications, prohibit Gabehart from attending Cup meetings, and award attorneys' fees.
## Key takeaway

Joe Gibbs Racing claims Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart violated court orders by providing Cup Series competition services.