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Gibbs seeks proof that Spire, Chris Gabehart conspired to steal trade secrets

Joe Gibbs Racing filed an 'expedited motion for discovery' with the Western District of North Carolina on Sunday night seeking evidence that Spire Motorsports 'induced or encouraged' Chris Gabehart to 'acquire or disclose' trade secrets as part of a job change.

Gabehart most recently served as the Joe Gibbs Racing competition director in 2025 to close a 13-year tenure in which the 45-year-old was also a championship-caliber engineer and crew chief. He officially joined Spire this month as Chief Motorsports Officer.

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