Jeff Dickerson states, “Spire will not be bullied by Joe Gibbs Racing.”
Joe Gibbs Racing is currently suing Spire Motorsports. They claim damages near $8M.
JGR claims that former competition director Chris Gabehart stole sensitive data before leaving to take a job with Spire. Both Gabehart and Spire have filed counterclaims.
Gabehart says management of Ty Gibbs resulted in JGR departure
The two have been back and forth in the courts leading up to the pending trial.
Now, here’s the latest update as Joe Gibbs Racing has filed another injunction. That have asked the court to hold Spire Motorsports and former JGR competition director Chris Gabehart in civil contempt.
JGR claims Spire was in violation of an existing temporary restraining order. They noted Gabehart’s attendance at competition meetings in the documents.
Jeff Dickerson, the co-owner of Spire has responded to the latest filing…
Spire Motorsports statement
“Yesterday, Joe Gibbs Racing filed yet another motion for a preliminary injunction against Spire,” team co-owner Jeff Dickerson opened in a statement.
“The court has already twice rejected similar motions filed by Joe Gibbs Racing. JGR once said that this case was about its ‘crown jewels.’ Now, JGR is talking about stray comments at a few meetings and a debrief form.”
“JGR does not get to control what other race teams do through court cases. JGR does not own tire pressures, JGR does not own race strategy, JGR does not own the people who work in this industry and JGR does not own Spire.”
“Spire looks forward to responding to JGR’s motion in court.”
He added, “To be clear, months of discovery have shown that Spire Motorsports has done nothing wrong. I remain so proud of what Spire Motorsports has accomplished.”
“Our Driver, Competition Director, Crew Chiefs, Car Chiefs, Technicians, Engineers, and other specialists work harder than anyone to make this team successful.”
Dickerson concluded, “Spire’s underdog story continues to inspire race fans across the county. Spire will not be bullied by Joe Gibbs Racing.”
Trial is set to begin on February 1, 2027.
