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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. Referred to as ‘NASCAR Jesus’ and Proves His Power With Chris Buescher Making Notable Change to Public Identity

Chris Buescher has made a couple of notable changes to his public identity and it’s all a result of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s influence.

Kyle Dalton  •  17 Aug 2022
Ryan Blaney Disagrees With Kyle Busch and Defends Ross Chastain in Latest Incident at Richmond

Ross Chastain got into Kyle Busch at Richmond this past weekend and the JGR driver blamed the No. 1 car for the contact. Ryan Blaney doesn’t agree.

Kyle Dalton  •  17 Aug 2022
Ty Gibbs Doesn’t Back Down and Sends Kyle Busch and Rest of Cup Series Field a Message at Richmond

Ty Gibbs sent a message to Kyle Busch and the Cup Series field on Sunday a Richmond when he didn’t back down from the two-time Cup Series champion, and responded with an aggressive move of his own.

Kyle Dalton  •  15 Aug 2022
Daniel Suarez Narrowly Avoids Tragedy, Hitting Pit Crew Member, Sending Him Into Air, and Onto Pit Road in Second Scary Incident of Weekend at Richmond 

Daniel Suarez avoided tragedy at Richmond on Sunday when he hit a pit crew member, who got airborne and landed on pit road near fast-approaching traffic.

Kyle Dalton  •  15 Aug 2022
Kyle Busch Candidly Talks Retirement and Reveals ‘Perfect’ Ending to His Career Includes Racing Against Someone Special  

Kyle Busch visited with the media before Richmond and talked about his timeline for retirement, and the “perfect” ending to his career, which includes racing against someone special.

Kyle Dalton  •  14 Aug 2022
Christopher Bell Sends Message to Ross Chastain, Confirming Late Block at Michigan Was Intentional and a Matter of Respect

Christopher Bell visited with the media before Richmond and admitted he intentionally blocked Ross Chastain at Michigan because he was racing the Trackhouse driver the way he raced him.

Kyle Dalton  •  14 Aug 2022
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Bluntly Calls Kyle Busch a ‘Hypocrite’ After Learning What He Told Ty Gibbs Not To Do

Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn’t hesitate to call Kyle Busch a hypocrite this week on the Dale Jr. Download when Ty Gibbs shared what the veteran JGR driver told him not to do.

Kyle Dalton  •  12 Aug 2022
Brad Keselowski Admits He Received Blowback From Some in Industry After His Comment Suggesting NASCAR Should Hand Out Penalties ‘Like Candy’

Brad Keselowski appeared on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio this week and bluntly admitted he had received blowback from some in the industry after suggesting NASCAR needed to hand out penalties “like candy.”

Kyle Dalton  •  12 Aug 2022
Joey Logano Reveals He Had Conversation With Bubba Wallace After Michigan, and 23XI Racing Driver Didn’t Have Most Flattering Words to Say About Him

Joey Logano revealed this week on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that he heard from Bubba Wallace after their late-race battle at Michigan and the 23XI Racing driver didn’t have the most flattering words to say about him.

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Aug 2022
Kevin Harvick Doesn’t Mince Words on NASCAR and Next Gen Car, Suggesting Driver Safety Isn’t Top Priority

Kevin Harvick hasn’t been one to shy away from sharing what he thinks. He recently shared his thoughts on NASCAR’s handling of driver safety in the Next Gen car and he didn’t hold back.

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Aug 2022