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Kyle Dalton

Sports Editor

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Kyle Dalton began covering sports in 1992 after he graduated from the University of Texas school of journalism. He published his book Burned Orange: Tom Penders and 10 Years at the University of Texas in 2000, and joined Sportscasting in 2020. Kyle expertly covers the NFL, NASCAR, and NCAA football. Kyle finds inspiration in the unscripted drama of sports, the compelling journeys and life stories of the athletes who play the games, and he enjoys reading the work of Mitch Albom. He is a rabid consumer of all sports on all platforms: TV, Twitter, podcasts, live events, and more.

Articles by Kyle Dalton (2305)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Spoke for the People on Sunday at the Charlotte Roval and It’s Not What NASCAR Wanted to Hear

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is known for his honesty and he gave a brutal dose of it on Sunday during the broadcast at the Roval, speaking for the fans and saying something NASCAR officials didn’t want to hear.

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Oct 2022
Frustrated Chase Elliott Pushes Away Camera and Then Sends Fans Ominous Warning About What to Expect for Rest of 2022 Cup Season

Chase Elliott was not happy on Sunday and didn’t pretend to hide it, pushing a camera away and then bashing the Next Gen car in an ominous warning to fans about the rest of the 2022 season.

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Oct 2022
Corey LaJoie Takes Surprising Stance and Criticizes Fellow Drivers After Safety Meeting With NASCAR Officials

Corey LaJoie exited the all-driver safety meeting with NASCAR officials and criticized his fellow competitors for focusing too much on the past instead of looking forward.

Kyle Dalton  •  10 Oct 2022
NASCAR President Steve Phelps Candidly Admits to Being Part of Problem Instead of Solution Over Concerns With Next Gen Car Safety Issues

NASCAR President Steve Phelps candidly admitted that he has been part of the problem and not the solution when it comes to the drivers’ concern about safety issues with the Next Gen car.

Kyle Dalton  •  09 Oct 2022
Kyle Larson Addresses NASCAR Crash Test Results and Bluntly Admits Even With Improvements to Next Gen, It’s Still Worse Than Previous Car

Kyle Larson met with reporters at Charlotte and talked about the results of the recent crash test and how even with improvements to the Next Gen car, it’s still worse than the Gen 6 car.

Kyle Dalton  •  09 Oct 2022
Jeff Gordon and Team Execs Go Public Over TV Deal Negotiations and Sound Alarm Bells About NASCAR’s Future, According to Report

Jeff Gordon and several team executives sounded alarm bells in a meeting with the media over talks with NASCAR on the upcoming TV deal, and how the future of the sport could be in question.

Kyle Dalton  •  07 Oct 2022
Chandler Smith Comments Raise Major Red Flag and Confirm Joe Gibbs Racing Headed in Wrong Direction

Chandler Smith candidly admitted this week that he turned down an offer from Joe Gibbs Racing in favor of joining Kaulig Racing and it confirmed that the powerhouse team is headed in the wrong direction.

Kyle Dalton  •  07 Oct 2022
Richard Petty Gives Son a Dose of His Own Medicine, Calling Him Out for Something You Wouldn’t Expect — Cheating

Richard Petty made a surprising comment during his appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio when he bluntly called out his son Kyle for cheating, and, in the process, gave him a dose of his own medicine.

Kyle Dalton  •  06 Oct 2022
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Addresses Next Gen Car Safety Concerns and Gives Drivers a Tip to Protect Themselves in a Way No One Is Talking About

Dale Earnhardt Jr. talked about safety concerns with the Next Gen car on his podcast and provided a simple solution that could go a long way in protecting drivers and it’s something no one is talking about.

Kyle Dalton  •  06 Oct 2022
Kevin Harvick and Crew Chief Rodney Childers Waste No Time Sharing What They Think About NASCAR’s Major Penalty

Kevin Harvick and crew chief Rodney Childers wasted no time responding to NASCAR’s major penalty, which includes a four-race suspension and $100,000 fine for Childers.

Kyle Dalton  •  06 Oct 2022