“Grandpa was watching over him”

(Tiffany Blanchette)Since at least 1961, there has been a McCarty racing at the Kankakee County Speedway. For the past 12 years, one of those drivers has been Austin McCarty, 27, of Bourbonnais. And I know my grandparents are watching, so it makes it special.”A bittersweet seasonAbout halfway through the season, the McCarty family experienced the tragic loss of three family members. “His grandma and grandpa ... Grandpa was watching over him. Watching Austin persevere and secure this year’s win was a moment Steve, who has four track titles to his name, will always remember.