Joe Gibbs Racing has requested a court injunction that would bind Spire Motorsports in a dispute centered on crew chief Chris Gabehart. The presiding judge has not yet ruled on the motion, and a trial is scheduled to begin on February 1.
The NASCAR teams are locked in a legal disagreement that has drawn attention within the motorsports community. Details of the underlying dispute have not been disclosed in public filings, but the injunction request specifically names Gabehart, who serves as crew chief for Joe Gibbs Racing's No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE driven by Denny Hamlin.
Both organizations have declined to comment on the specifics of the case while litigation is pending. The February trial date suggests the matter could extend into the early portion of the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.
