After a long round of rumors, Jenna Fryer of the Associated Press finally confirmed the big news on Chris Gabehart: he has officially parted ways with Joe Gibbs Racing. Yep, it’s real. And the silence from JGR? Loud. No statements, no hints, nothing. Gabehart himself hasn’t said a word either, which has only added fuel to the speculation fire.

Most insiders believe he’s gearing up for a fresh start with another team in 2026, and the rumor mill worked overtime trying to guess where (and they almost did it correctly). But now, with a major Chevy organization unveiling its 2026 crew chief lineup, one thing is very clear: Gabehart’s name isn’t on their list.

Chris Gabehart’s name missing from Spire’s 2026 lineup

Spire Motorsports, the Chevrolet-powered team, finally dropped its full crew ch

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