Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports can proceed with their counterclaims against Joe Gibbs Racing, according to an order handed down by Judge Susan Rodriguez on Wednesday.

Joe Gibbs Racing has filed a second motion in the Western District of North Carolina seeking expedited discovery in its lawsuit against former competition director Chris Gabehart.

Chris Gabehart is allowed to continue working for Spire Motorsports, but without overlap per the ruling of U.S. District Judge Susan Rodrigiuez.The ruling came Monday in response to the temporary restraining order sought by Joe Gibbs Racing. Gibbs argued that Gabehart is performing the same role for Spire Motorsports (which...