Joe Gibbs Racing has proposed a November 16 date for its trial with Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports, with the latter pair pushing for a May 2027 date.

In filings made Wednesday night to the Western District of North Carolina, Chris Gabehart has asked that Joe Gibbs Racing’s request for expedited discovery be denied because it is “unnecessary, premature and seeks to circumvent” the process.

NASCAR says it will not sell or transfer any charters related to the litigation involving 23XI and FRM until after the trial has concluded.

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss NASCAR’s counterclaim while calling it “an act of desperation.”NASCAR filed its counterclaim against the two teams and Curtis Polk, a co-owner of 23XI Racing, on March 5. The claim alleges Sherman Act violations and conspiracy.“NASCAR’s retaliatory counterclaim is...