NASCAR’s garage is a place where talent meets grit, but sometimes the path to the top gets bumpy. Bobby McCarty, a Late Model racing veteran with years of short-track scars, has gone public with his beef against 15-year-old Tristan McKee, calling out the kid’s “perpetual issues” that’ve been a headache for teams over the last two years.

McCarty’s frustration boils down to McKee’s aggressive style, which has sparked multiple on-track scraps and soured relationships in the community. It’s the kind of drama that reminds you racing isn’t just about speed. It’s about respect, and when that’s missing, the fallout can shake the whole paddock.

McKee, who inked a development deal with Spire Motorsports in January 2025, has been a rising name. His ARCA Menards Series debut win at Watkins Glen w

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