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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Cowboys rally behind Romo, beat Giants 31-28

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tony Romo threw two touchdown passes to Dez Bryant, the winner from 13 yards with 1:01 remaining, lifting the Dallas Cowboys to a comeback 31-28 victory over the New York Giants.

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Update on the latest from the NFL: Week 12

UNDATED (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have claimed first place in the NFC North with a win over the Vikings and the Lions' loss to the Patriots. In the Packers' 24-21 win Eddie Lacy rushed for 125 yards on 25 carries, both season highs, and Aaron Rodgers passed for two scores. The victory puts the Pack on top of the division with a record of 8-3 while the loss dropped the Vikings to 4-7.

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Pastors preach calm as Ferguson waits on grand jury

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Parishioners in the St. Louis area are praying for peace and justice as a grand jury considers whether to indict a white police officer in last summer's fatal shooting of a black teenager in the suburb of Ferguson.

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Hundreds attend memorial for Indiana aid worker

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A memorial service that included readings from the Bible and the Quran has been held in Indianapolis for an aid worker who was beheaded by Islamic State militants in Syria.

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'Mockingjay, Part 1' opens with $123 million

NEW YORK (AP) — "Mockingjay, Part 1" didn't catch fire like the last installment of "The Hunger Games," but it still set the highest opening of the year with $123 million at the weekend box office.

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Henton's 38 lift Providence over Notre Dame 75-74

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — LaDontae Henton scored a career-high 38 points and deflected a last-second shot by Notre Dame as Providence defeated the Irish 75-74 Sunday in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic at Mohegan Sun Arena.