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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NPR's 'Car Talk' co-host Tom Magliozzi dies

BOSTON (AP) — Tom Magliozzi, one half of the brother duo that hosted National Public Radio's popular "Car Talk," has died of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 77 years old.

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Colts thump Giants...Foles has broken collarbone...New skippers in Minnesota, Chicago

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are 6-3 following their sixth victory in seven games, a 40-23 drubbing of the New York Giants. Andrew Luck went over 300 passing yards for a team-record seventh straight game, completing 25 of his 46 throws for 354 yards and four touchdowns. T.Y. Hilton, Reggie Wayne and Coby Fleener each had scoring receptions of more than 30 yards as the Colts dropped the Giants to 3-5.

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Brawling teams to compete in playoffs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Camden and Dreher high schools have each won appeals with the state governing body and will compete in the state football playoffs.