Overview
- U.S. District Judge Susan C. Rodriguez allowed Gabehart to remain at Spire so long as he does not perform the same duties he held as Joe Gibbs Racing’s competition director.
- Rodriguez directed Gabehart to return all JGR data and materials, reinforcing restrictions while the case advances.
- JGR is pressing for expedited, targeted discovery, citing forensic claims that Gabehart copied proprietary data and searched the term “indemnity” after meetings with Spire leaders.
- Gabehart and Spire deny any improper disclosure; Gabehart acknowledges taking photos of JGR information, expresses regret, and has offered to fund forensic reviews of his and Spire’s devices.
- The judge set March 16 for a preliminary‑injunction hearing, and Gabehart can continue his Spire duties that do not mirror his former JGR role, including travel to this weekend’s Phoenix events.