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

Yuna Kim named 2018 Winter Olympics ambassador

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — Olympic figure skating gold medalist Yuna Kim has been named an official ambassador for the 2018 Winter Games in her native South Korea.

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

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson has upgraded injured quarterback Deshaun Watson's status to "doubtful" for its game with Wake Forest. At the start of the Tigers bye week, Watson was listed as "out" for Thursday night's contest against the Demon Deacons with a broken bone in his throwing hand. The school's updated injury list was released yesterday.

Beijing emerges as 2022 Winter Olympics favorite

SHANGHAI (AP) — The new front-runner to host the 2022 Winter Olympics doesn't have a long winter sports tradition. Just 20 years ago, there were fewer than 10,000 skiers in China — out of a then-population of 1.2 billion.

Broadway's 'Pippin' to close in January

NEW YORK (AP) — The Broadway musical "Pippin" is packing up its tent and moving on.

Luck throws for 4 TDs, Indy routs Giants 40-24

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Andrew Luck threw for four touchdowns and the Colts' defense kept Eli Manning and the Giants off balance in Indianapolis' 40-24 romp on Monday night.

Experts: ISIL Worse Than Al Qaeda

Here is a snapshot of what ISIL is and how it expertly uses social media to spread its message of violence.

Experts: ISIL Worse Than Al Qaeda

Here is a snapshot of what ISIL is and how it expertly uses social media to spread its message of violence.

Edge on Demand: Memorable Educators

It's the one-on-one connections we really remember: those teachers who actually inspired you. So what teacher impacted you most in life?

Edge on Demand: Memorable Educators

It's the one-on-one connections we really remember: those teachers who actually inspired you. So what teacher impacted you most in life?

Edge on the Clock: World Trade Center Opens

It's a testament to the world's stance against those who would do evil. But be honest: would you be a littel hesitant to work there?

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