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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 Sports7 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)

Chase Briscoe Reveals Who Came Up With Idea for Talladega Nights Tribute Week

Chase Briscoe revealed this week who was behind the idea for a Talladega Nights tribute week with Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Ryan Preece.

Kyle Dalton 01 Oct 2023
Joe Gibbs Racing Lingering Problems Are Cause for Serious Concern and Threaten a Title Run

Joe Gibbs Racing has had a lingering problem for two seasons that has continued into the 2023 playoffs and could cost the organization a championship.

Kyle Dalton 29 Sep 2023
Clint Bowyer Calls Out Chad Knaus for His Lack of Confidence in Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson didn't get a vote of confidence from Chad Knaus on the 2023 playoffs and Clint Bowyer called the HMS exec out on it.

Kyle Dalton 29 Sep 2023
The Bizarre Similarities in Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson Crashes at Texas and Why NASCAR Was Happy With the End Result in Both

Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson had eerily similar crashes at Texas and both confirmed that NASCAR is doing something right with the Next Gen car.

Kyle Dalton 28 Sep 2023
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. Didn't Hide Their Feelings on How the Crop of Young Drivers Has Dramatically Affected NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. have watched the youth movement invade the NASCAR Cup Series in recent years. Both candidly offered their opinions on its effect on the sport and its future.

Kyle Dalton 27 Sep 2023
Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin Disagree About Texas, but Who's Right?

Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin saw the quality of the Texas race differently and their views are reflective of a divided fan base.

Kyle Dalton 27 Sep 2023
Is Texas Two-Step Coming to 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule?

Why it makes sense for the 2024 NASCAR schedule to have back-to-back dates at COTA and Texas, creating the Texas Two-Step.

Kyle Dalton 27 Sep 2023
Incredible to Think How Kyle Larson Might Miss Out on 2023 Cup Series Championship Because of JJ Yeley

If Kyle Larson doesn't advance to the Round of 8 and misses a shot at the 2023 championship, he might look back at Texas and blame JJ Yeley.

Kyle Dalton 27 Sep 2023
Chase Elliott Takes Shot at Formula 1 and Backs It Up With Specific Details Why NASCAR Is Better

Chase Elliott is the face of NASCAR as the 2020 Cup Series champ and most popular driver three years running. He proudly crowed about his sport recently and provided details on why it's better than Formula 1.

Kyle Dalton 26 Sep 2023
Kyle Busch Explains Reason for Bizarre Move and Driving Complete Lap in Reverse at Texas

Kyle Busch offered a detailed explanation of why he backed the No. 8 car around the entire length of Texas Motor Speedway after a crash.

Kyle Dalton 25 Sep 2023