Kim Coon

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Kim Coon is a familiar face in the motorsports industry. She has spent the last ten years covering NASCAR, ARCA and motorcycle racing and recently has been seen co-hosting “Off The Grid” on NBC Sports as well as NASCAR’s popular “Glass Case of Emotion” podcast with driver Ryan Blaney.

She is best known for serving as an official spokesperson for NASCAR – acting as a liaison between fans and the exciting world of racing, while activating the title sponsor’s strategic plan through social media, broadcast channels and trackside events.

She currently serves as a pit road reporter for MRN in all three national NASCAR series. When she isn’t at a race track, she’s busy hosting digital assets and live events for NASCAR. Kim also regularly joins the morning news broadcast for WCCB Charlotte, The CW.

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Kim got her bachelor’s from the University of Miami (FL), where she double majored in Broadcasting and Religious Studies. She received her master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Alabama. While attending Miami, Kim was a member of the university’s dance team. She also spent two seasons cheering in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers.

She currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kim loves getting her hands dirty with DIY home improvement projects, antique hunting and painting. She is also an avid reader and is always eager to loan from her collection of books.

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Texans move Fitz back to starter...MLB minimum salary up to half-million dollars

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington will start Colt McCoy over Robert Griffin III on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. First-year coach Jay Gruden said McCoy will be given every opportunity to hold the job for the final five games of the season. Griffin is 4-14 as a starter since the start of the 2013 season and has struggled to adjust his game.

Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Wesley Matthews scored a season-high 28 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 105-97 last night for their ninth consecutive victory. Brian Roberts had a career-high 24 points for the Hornets, who have lost seven straight and nine of 10.

Streaking Grizzlies hold off Lakers 99-93

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marc Gasol had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Mike Conley added 19 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 Wednesday night for their seventh victory in eight games.