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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NFL playoff matchups set...Harbaugh leaves Niners...Stony Brook shocks Washington

UNDATED (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers won NFC division titles yesterday. Marshawn Lynch scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Seahawks' 20-6 win over St. Louis, Aaron Rodgers threw for two TDs and ran for another in the Packers' 30-20 win over Detroit, and Roman Harper and Tre Boston returned interceptions for touchdowns as the Panthers whipped Atlanta 34-3. Seattle and Green Bay will have first-round byes in the NFC playoffs, while the Lions visit Dallas and the Panthers host Arizona.

Panthers, Ravens grab playoff berths...Pack, Seahawks, Steelers win divisions...Harbaugh exits

ATLANTA (AP) — The Carolina Panthers took the NFC South title by taking advantage of the mistake-prone Falcons in a 34-3 victory in Atlanta. Roman Harper scored on a 31-yard return in the second quarter, and Tre Boston helped clinch the win with his 84-yard interception return late in the third quarter. Cam Newton threw for a touchdown, ran for another and had a game-high 51 rushing yards on six carries as the Panthers finished 7-8-1, the first team to make the playoffs with a losing record since the 2010 Seahawks.

Suns hold off Lakers 116-107 for 6th straight win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Goran Dragic scored 24 points, Eric Bledsoe had 20 of his 22 after halftime, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 116-1-7 Sunday night for their sixth consecutive victory.

Alicia Keys welcomes second child

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alicia Keys gave birth to son Genesis Ali Dean early on Saturday morning. It's baby number two for the Grammy-winner and her husband, producer-rapper Swizz Beatz, who are also parents to 4-year-old Egypt Daoud.