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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)

No Offense to Richard Childress Racing, but Timing of Kyle Busch Disqualification Could Not Be Any Worse

Kyle Busch couldn’t have had a worse day at Pocono, getting disqualified in the race sponsored by his primary partner and in a time when he’s trying to land sponsors for 2023 and a return to Joe Gibbs Racing.

Kyle Dalton  •  25 Jul 2022
Chase Elliott Put in Awkward Position When Dawsonville Pool Room Fires Brutal Shot at Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch for Cheating

Chase Elliott is beloved in Georgia and the Dawsonville Pool Room, which celebrates every win with a siren blast. On Sunday, the Room’s Twitter account made the loudest noise, firing a brutal shot at Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch.

Kyle Dalton  •  25 Jul 2022
Denny Hamlin Responds to Disqualification on Social Media, Including 1 Surprising Comment That Mysteriously Disappears

Denny Hamlin provided two different reactions to his disqualification on social media, including one that later mysterious vanished.

Kyle Dalton  •  25 Jul 2022
How Did NASCAR Discover Disqualification-Worthy Violations for Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch in Postrace Inspection But Miss Them in Prerace Inspection?

Denny Hamlin’s disqualification has fans wondering how NASCAR could discover a violation in postrace inspection but miss it in prerace inspection. Here’s why.

Kyle Dalton  •  25 Jul 2022
Joey Logano Calls Out Chase Elliott for Aggressive Move at New Hampshire During SRX Series Season Finale Broadcast 

Joey Logano provided entertaining commentary during the SRX season finale, including calling out Chase Elliott for his aggressive move at New Hampshire last weekend.

Kyle Dalton  •  24 Jul 2022
Todd Bodine Calls Out Hailie Deegan for Getting Payback at Pocono and Spoiling His 800th and Final NASCAR Start

Todd Bodine ended his race and career in an incident with Hailie Deegan at Pocono and suggested she was paying him back for an incident at Texas.

Kyle Dalton  •  23 Jul 2022
Clint Bowyer Ends Silence and Receives Heartwarming Response From Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Fans a Month After Accident Killed Woman 

Clint Bowyer received a heartwarming response this week when he ended his silence on social media more than a month after his involvement in an accident that killed a woman.

Kyle Dalton  •  23 Jul 2022
Kurt Busch Surprises CBS Show Hosts When He Casually Drops Hint About Retirement While Promoting Chicago Race, and Provides Potential Clue What Might Happen With Tyler Reddick

Kurt Busch made fans wonder about his future during an appearance on CBS Mornings when he randomly brought up retirement and the Tyler Reddick news while promoting the Chicago street course race in 2023.

Kyle Dalton  •  22 Jul 2022
Leaked Documents Reveal NASCAR in Process of Going Electric as Soon as 2023

NASCAR made a big change in 2022 with the introduction of the Next Gen car. According to a new report, 2023 will continue that trend of change with the introduction of electric vehicles.

Kyle Dalton  •  22 Jul 2022
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says Daytona Summer Race Won’t Return to July Date and You’ll Never Guess Why

Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed on his podcast recently that the Daytona July race likely won’t ever return to that date even if NASCAR wanted to make it happen.

Kyle Dalton  •  21 Jul 2022