Chris Gabehart Placed on Administrative Leave Amid Legal Dispute

Chris Gabehart has been placed on administrative leave by Spire Motorsports, a decision that Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) cites as evidence of wrongdoing in an ongoing legal dispute. This situation arises from Gabehart's departure from JGR in late 2025, where he is accused of breaching his contract and taking proprietary information to benefit Spire.

JGR claims that since March, Gabehart has repeatedly violated a court order that prohibits him from providing services similar to his previous role and from using any proprietary information from JGR. Following JGR's motion for contempt, Spire's decision to place Gabehart on leave has been interpreted by JGR as an acknowledgment of prior misconduct.

In court, JGR presented new evidence suggesting that Gabehart retained access to confidential materials from JGR while working for Spire. Despite Spire's claims of compliance, JGR argues that Gabehart's actions constitute multiple violations of the court's orders. The legal proceedings continue as both parties prepare for further developments.