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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Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While Cam Newton admits he's not been 100 percent in "a long time," the Panthers' two-time Pro Bowl quarterback says that's no excuse for his team's four-game losing streak — and that he needs to play better. Newton took blame Wednesday for the team's recent struggles.

Star-studded rock lineup honors Lynyrd Skynyrd

ATLANTA (AP) — A star-studded lineup of young and seasoned rockers took to the stage in Atlanta to honor Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band that fomented the Southern rock genre and became a 1970s radio staple.

Howard scores 22, Rockets beat T-Wolves in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Dwight Howard had 22 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added 23 points and 10 assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-101 on Wednesday night in the NBA's first regular-season game played south of the border since 1997.