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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A surprise in Dallas...Jets change QBs...Fall Classic to resume

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys' six-game winning streak has ended with a 20-17 loss to Washington. The Cowboys went four-and-out on their only overtime series after Kai Forbath hit a 40-yard field goal. Dallas fell to 6-2 despite DeMarco Murray, who ran for 141 yards and had four receptions for 80 yards.

6 Germany players in Ballon d'Or 23-man list

ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — Six members of the Germany squad that won the World Cup are included among the nominees for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award, joining Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar on the 23-man short list.

Penn State board to discuss disputed Freeh report

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State's trustees are getting together to discuss a 2-year-old report by former FBI director Louis Freeh's team that concluded football coach Joe Paterno and top administrators concealed key facts about Jerry Sandusky's abuse of children to avoid bad publicity.

Scrivens, Pouliot lead Oilers over Canadiens 3-0

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ben Scrivens made 29 saves in his seventh career shutout, Benoit Pouliot had a goal and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Monday night.