Ex-Racing Director Says Deleted Texts Don't Merit Sanctions

By Hayley Fowler · October 15, 2026, 7:32 PM EDT

The former competition director for NASCAR superteam Joe Gibbs Racing LLC said his "candor" should save him from sanctions after he admitted to deleting text messages with the owner of a...

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Case Information

Case Title

Joe Gibbs Racing, LLC v. Gabehart

Case Number

3:26-cv-00133

Court

North Carolina Western

Nature of Suit

Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016)

Date Filed

February 19, 2026