UPDATE: A federal judge ruled Monday that former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart can continue to work for Spire Motorsports but not the role he performed with his old NASCAR team.
The ruling Monday from U.S. District Judge Susan C. Rodriguez in the Western District of North Carolina followed her order that both sides attempt to find a resolution following Friday’s hearing on JGR’s motion for a restraining order to prevent Gabehart from working for Spire.
She set a March 16 date for a full hearing regarding Gabehart’s employment.
Original post 2-28-2026: A federal judge did not issue a ruling Friday on whether to impose a temporary restraining order that would prevent former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart from working for rival NASCAR team Spire Motorsports.
Susan C Rodriguez, a U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of North Carolina, said attorneys who represent JGR, Gabehart and Spire have until Sunday night to potentially come up with a resolution that works for all sides.
If they cannot, she said she will make her ruling in court on Monday.
In the meantime, Gabehart will be allowed to work for Spire this weekend.
— Associated Press —
See earlier posts about the lawsuit here and here