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

John Aaroe Group Sells Most Expensive House Ever in Beverly Hills to Swedish Billionaire and Game Developer for $70 Million

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 18, 2014--A Beverly Hills mansion that has been widely publicized with much celebrity and international buyer interest, triggering a bidding war, has been sold to Swedish billionaire Markus Persson for $70 million by Sally Forster Jones and Katia De Los Reyes of John Aaroe Group, a leading luxury residential brokerage. This is the highest price ever paid for a home in Beverly Hills and it closed in a lightning-fast six days. Persson’s purchase included everything in the house from luxury furnishings to exotic electronics such as the automated 54–foot curved glass door in the living room that opens onto an infinity pool with iPad-controlled fountains and spectacular views. Cases of Dom Perignon were part of the deal.

'Sorority Sisters' draws criticism, loses sponsors

LOS ANGELES (AP) — VH1 says it's sticking with "Sorority Sisters" despite criticism of the reality show's depiction of black sorority members and the loss of some sponsors.

Cramerton Middle School Teacher Charged With Embezzlement

Police charged a Cramerton Middle School teacher with embezzlement after a two month long investigation.

Kris Medlan and Royals agree to $8.5 million, 2-year deal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former Atlanta right-hander Kris Medlen has agreed to an $8.5 million, two-year contract with the Kansas City Royals after missing last season while he recovered from Tommy John surgery.

Manning limited at practice with thigh injury

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning is over his illness but not his injury.

Broadway's 'Cabaret' to go on US tour in 2016

NEW YORK (AP) — The Kit Kat Klub is hitting the road.

Mecklenburg County DSS Worker Faces Federal Charges For Receiving Illegal Kickbacks

A senior social worker for the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services has been charged with receiving illegal kickbacks.

Two more former Sony workers sue over data breach

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two more former employees of Sony Pictures Entertainment are suing the company over the massive data breach in which their personal and financial information was stolen and posted online.

Government sues to recover costs of sunken vessel

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The federal government is suing the owner of a 117-foot boat that sank in a commercial fishing port in Alaska and was cleaned up at public expense.

BCBSNC Holds Open Enrollment Events for Charlotte Health Insurance Shoppers

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is hosting a series of open enrollment events to provide the community with information about the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The events are open to the public and will give residents…

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