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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FIFA meets amid crisis over Garcia's resignation

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Niners cut McDonald...NFL phone records given to investigators...Badgers pick Chryst

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have released defensive lineman Ray McDonald as San Jose police investigate him on suspicion of a sexual assault on Monday. 49ers general manager Trent Baalke (BAHL'-kee) said the decision was prompted by a pattern of poor decision making, adding that "we expect a lot from our players, hold them accountable for their actions." The Santa Clara County district attorney's office announced last month that it declined to file charges against McDonald in a domestic violence investigation stemming from his Aug. 31 arrest.

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No. 16 Huskies rout Grambling State 86-38

SEATTLE (AP) — Shawn Kemp Jr. scored 13 of his 21 points in the first half, Andrew Andrews added 16 points and No. 16 Washington raced past Grambling State 86-38 on Wednesday night.

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Nightlife king faces queries from gaming regulator

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Los Angeles nightlife entrepreneur who revamped the Sahara Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip into a hipper, sleeker destination is facing another interrogation into past misdeeds as he seeks a gambling license.