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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)

Mike Joy Gets It Wrong During Gateway Broadcast and Kenny Wallace Points It Out While Speaking Up for Fans

Mike Joy has made numerous mistakes this year and had another on Sunday that Kenny Wallace pointed out while also speaking up for the fans.

Kyle Dalton  •  07 Jun 2022
Ross Chastain Needs to Stop Apologizing and Fans Need to Stop Believing Him Because He’s Not Making Mistakes

Ross Chastain accepted responsibility for making several mistakes in wrecks with Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott on Sunday. But they weren’t mistakes. This is Chastain’s aggressive driving style and the apologies ring hollow.

Kyle Dalton  •  06 Jun 2022
Fox Butchers NASCAR Coverage During First-Ever Cup Series Race at WWT Raceway, Completely Missing Multiple Dramatic Moments

Fox has made some glaring blunders during its NASCAR coverage in 2022. Sunday at WWT Raceway provided several more embarrassing examples, including the broadcast completely missing multiple key moments.

Kyle Dalton  •  05 Jun 2022
Martin Truex Jr. Admits He’s ‘Tormented’ About Deciding on Future and That’s Not a Good Sign for His Fans

Martin Truex Jr. has been noncommittal about racing in 2023 for months. When asked about his future this week he said nothing has changed but did admit he’s tormented by the decision.

Kyle Dalton  •  05 Jun 2022
Corey LaJoie Reveals Why NASCAR Is Making a Major Change to Next Gen Car

Corey LaJoie revealed this week on the Stacking Pennies podcast why NASCAR is making a major change to the Next Gen car and how it will improve racing at certain tracks.

Kyle Dalton  •  03 Jun 2022
Longtime NASCAR Fans Hating on Sport Don’t Want to Accept the Truth

There is a vocal contingent of NASCAR fans who say they quit watching years ago and the sport is dead. The growing numbers tell a different story.

Kyle Dalton  •  02 Jun 2022
NASCAR Posts Tweet That Confuses Fans and Forces Rampant Speculation on Its Meaning

NASCAR sent a confusing message to its fans on Twitter that generated a lot of speculation on just what the governing body was trying to say.

Kyle Dalton  •  01 Jun 2022
Denny Hamlin Makes Eye-Opening Statement and Reveals Why Racing Career Could End at Conclusion of 2022

Denny Hamlin is still in his prime, winning twice already this season. However, he made an eye-opening statement recently, saying he might retire after 2022.

Kyle Dalton  •  30 May 2022
Bubba Wallace Team Takes Mistake Game Next Level With Embarrassing Blunder That Prematurely Ended Charlotte Race

Bubba Wallace’s team has made one mistake after another this season. On Sunday at Charlotte, they went next level, committing an embarrassing blunder where they didn’t know the rules and it prematurely ended his race.

Kyle Dalton  •  30 May 2022
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Expresses Concern Over Jimmie Johnson’s Aggression at Indianapolis 500: ‘I’m Worried That He’s Pushing so Hard That He’s Going to Put Himself in a Bad Situation’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. admitted on his podcast that he has concerns that Jimmie Johnson is pushing too hard at Indianapolis and it could end badly.

Kyle Dalton  •  29 May 2022