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.

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19th Annual Cause for Paws

Come out to WinMock at Kinderton on February 20, 2015 from 6:30-10:00pm and join us in the spacious loft for an evening of Mardi Gras themed fun at our 19th Annual Cause for Paws! Come early for a sneak peek…

Animal Planet: A Juried Art Exhibition

Opening reception January 9, 6-9 PM with Live pet portrait demo by local artist Susan Grant Animal Planet is a celebration of the creatures that share our space on earth, whether mammal, amphibian, reptile, fish, or bird andone space Ciel Gallery…

The Duke Mansion's 100th Birthday Party on New Year's Eve

Make it a New Year's Eve you'll never forget at The Duke Mansion. You'll enjoy the best of everything Charlotte has to offer in a celebration of the mansion's 100th birthday in 2015. Experience a sumptuous multi-course dinner from Chef…

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…

Who's Goin' to the Big Game Comedy Improv Musical Variety Extravaganza Starring the Chuckleheads

The Chuckleheads‘ show will include winter and sports themed unscripted improvisational comedy games (ala Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Improv-a-ganza, and the Second City,) musical games/activities, game show elements that are staples of the seven-year-old Chuckleheads‘ improv comedy troupe‘s shows.…

The Duke Mansion's 100th Birthday Party on New Year's Eve

DIBS Book Discussion @ Concord Library: Sonia Sotomayor's My Beloved World

DIBS-Concord Book Discussion will meet on Tuesday, January 6 @ 5:30pm in the Meeting Room of the Concord Library. They will be discussing My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor. Registration requested. Please call Derrick at 704.920.2053 to register.

Concord Friends of the Library Annual Meeting with Georgeann Eubanks @ Concord Library

The Concord Friends of the Library will be holding their annual meeting and volunteer recognition ceremony on Saturday, January 10 @ 11am in the Auditorium of the Concord Library. The guest speaker will be writer, educator & communications consultant Georgann…