Kim Coon

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.
Articles
Guitarist: Leon Russell band's instruments stolen
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Pele back in hospital for 'medical evaluation'
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pele has been hospitalized for a "medical evaluation."
Browns QB Manziel involved in hotel fight
CLEVELAND (AP) — Police say a Browns fan who says he wanted to give Johnny Manziel "a hug" was struck by the rookie quarterback's entourage at a downtown hotel and was left with a swollen eye and lip.
Providence Day School Closed Tuesday Due To Water Main Break
Providence Day School will be closed on Tuesday, November 25th due to repairs being made on a pipe near the school.
Mount Holly Couple Found Dead in Vehicle
An elderly couple is dead after their car slid down an embankment in Mount Holly.
Belmont Police Search for Wells Fargo Robbery Suspect
The Belmont Police Department is investigating a robbery that happened Monday afternoon at a local bank.
Checkers Reach Tentative Agreement To Return To Bojangles Coliseum
The Charlotte Checkers announced today that they have reached a tentative agreement with the Charlotte Regional Visitors’ Authority to return to Bojangles’ Coliseum beginning with the 2015-16 season.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews Repairing Pipe On Sardis Road
Crews repairing a pipe on Sardis Road will cause backups during rush hour.
Browns' Gipson could miss rest of season
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns starting safety Tashaun Gipson's season could be over after he sustained a severe sprain to his right knee in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
