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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)

Kyle Busch’s Hypocrisy Exposed After Backing Into Bristol Win in a Race He Said Takes the Sport Backwards

Kyle Busch won on the Bristol dirt and afterward got exposed for a pair of hypocritical takes in the last month.

Kyle Dalton  •  01 Jul 2022
Joey Logano Calls Out Tyler Reddick for Smiling and Casual Reaction After Getting Wrecked on Final Lap at Bristol: ‘I Would Be Livid’

Joey Logano, like many others, including Chase Briscoe, was surprised by Tyler Reddick’s reaction after getting robbed of his first Cup Series win and called him out for it.

Kyle Dalton  •  01 Jul 2022
TV Ratings Are in for Bristol Dirt Race and It’s Going to Get Dirty Again in 2023

Fans and drivers are divided on the Bristol dirt race and whether it’s good for NASCAR. Fox released the TV ratings and provided a clear answer.

Kyle Dalton  •  01 Jul 2022
Mark Martin Making Return to Racing in Role You Wouldn’t Expect

NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin returns to the race track this weekend in a very different role but one that suits him well based on his successful career.

Kyle Dalton  •  01 Jul 2022
Bubba Wallace Called Out for Behavior and ‘Airing Dirty Laundry’ Over Radio By Respected NASCAR Voice

Bubba Wallace got upset and cussed at crew chief Bootie Barker at Nashville and told him not to talk to him. One respected NASCAR voice called out the 23XI Racing driver for airing his dirty laundry over the team radio.

Kyle Dalton  •  30 Jun 2022
Kurt Busch Gets Heated and Calls on Officials to Address Concerning Problem With Next Gen Car: ‘NASCAR Needs to Listen to the Drivers’

Kurt Busch spoke out this week on a heated issue in NASCAR and said the sanctioning body needs to address it and should start by listening to its drivers.

Kyle Dalton  •  30 Jun 2022
Bubba Wallace Goes Off on Team After Pit Crew Makes Another Costly Mistake: ‘Leave Me the F*** Alone. Don’t Talk to Me the Rest of the Race.’

Bubba Wallace has endured one mistake after another by his pit crew this year and Sunday in Nashville was just the latest painful blunder.

Kyle Dalton  •  27 Jun 2022
Chase Elliott Is Favorite Driver and NASCAR Proved It Late When Failing to Follow Its Own Safety Guidelines and Put Out a Caution That Might Have Changed the Final Result

Chase Elliott won for a second time this season but the race ended under controversy as NASCAR completely ignored Brad Keselowski’s damaged car that should have brought out a caution and might have changed the final result.

Kyle Dalton  •  27 Jun 2022
Irate Tony Stewart Goes Ballistic, Confronts Driver, Cusses on Live Television, and Gets Called ‘Dirty’ for His Actions

Tony Stewart was not happy during the SRX Race on Saturday at South Boston and let it be known when he confronted a driver, grabbed him by his firesuit, and then cussed on live television.

Kyle Dalton  •  26 Jun 2022
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Makes Surprise Announcement of Racing Return During Live Dale Jr. Download in Nashville

Dale Earnhardt Jr. surprisingly announced on Friday that he’s making a special return behind the wheel in August for some short-track racing.

Kyle Dalton  •  25 Jun 2022