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Amid NASCAR’s ongoing antitrust lawsuit, JGR co-owner Heather Gibbs’ passionate plea for 'evergreen charters' has come to light. Gibbs' letter to the France family from 2024 reveals her 'hope and prayer' for long-term security.During a summary motion filing, NASCAR submitted letters of declaration from multiple team owners backing the 2025 charter deal. One among them was Joe Gibbs' letter, which also included an appeal for permanent charters.With the case heading towards a December 1 trial, relevant documents from both parties have been released as part of the discovery process. A standout piece of evidence is Heather Gibbs's letter echoing Joe Gibbs' sentiment. NASCAR analyst Bob Pokcrass shared the letter in an X post. An excerpt from the document reads:"It is my hope and prayer that your family can understand that this is not a negotiating point. If the likes of both parties can agree that permanent or evergreen charters are necessary for the growth of our sport, just think how we can flourish together.""When all the stakes are on the table, teams need to know their worth is valued and secure. NASCAR has the guarantee that teams are "in it" for the long run, and teams have assurance from the sanctioning party that their charters are secure. If there was anything to decide to move the teams forward it will be trusting them, the owners, the legends and leaders of your sport with a permanent spot in your history book."JGR is now firmly planted as a major contender in the championship finale at Phoenix Raceway. Moreover, Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe were the first among the field to qualify for the final four. JGR’s Denny Hamlin chases elusive NASCAR title for his ailing fatherIn a press conference on Thursday, Denny Hamlin opened up about his father's illness and what it'd mean for him for win the title. The JGR ace previously broke down after securing his final four berth at Las Vegas, citing his father's declining health as the reason. “I know for a fact this is my last chance for my dad to see it. I don’t want him going and never getting to see the moment,” Hamlin said.While Denny Hamlin remains the top contender for the title, JGR's recent engine mechanical issues have raised concerns. The No.11 driver retired from the recently concluded Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, owing to an engine failure in Stage 3. Chase Briscoe retired from the race due to similar reasons, while the result marked Hamlin's third DNF due to an engine failure. Following the same, JGR has worked with Toyota to better prepare for Phoenix, as Joe Gibbs shared a note of confidence on the collaboration.
