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

Suspect Wanted In East Charlotte Homicide

A reward is being offered for information that could lead to an arrest in connection to a homicide in east Charlotte on Thursday night.

Jury Awards $300 Million To Women Who Alleged Sex Abuse By Doctor At A Virginia Children's Hospital

A jury has ruled in favor of three women who alleged they were sexually abused while patients at a Virginia children's hospital, awarding them a total of $300 million in damages.

Helene Charlotte Fire Rescue At Flooding On Riverside Dr 03

Supplies, Emergency Workers Rushed To North Carolina While Florida Digs Out From Helene's Damage

Gov. Roy Cooper said Sunday that the death toll of 11 in North Carolina is expected to rise from Hurricane Helene as rescuers and other emergency workers reach areas currently isolated by collapsed roads, failing infrastructure and widespread flooding.

Motorcyclist Killed, Two Others Injured In Rock Hill Crash

A motorcyclist died and two others were transported to the hospital following a collision in Rock Hill on Saturday night.

North Carolina Receives Federal Major Disaster Declaration For North Carolina

President Biden has granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Helene providing immediate federal help for 25 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

One Shot At McDonald’s In South Charlotte

One person was seriously injured following a shooting at a McDonald’s in south Charlotte overnight.

Flooding Threat Continues; Nicer Weekend

Clouds & Showers Close Out Weekend, Sunshine Returns Soon

Scattered showers from the remnants of former Hurricane Helene will sweep through the Carolinas on Sunday, but some much-needed sunshine lies ahead.

Panthers Owner David Tepper, Wife Nicole Donate $3M To Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole have made an initial $3 million commitment to Hurricane Helene relief efforts through their foundation.

At Least 52 Dead And Millions Without Power After Helene's Deadly March Across Southeastern US

Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded or homeless as the cleanup began from the tempest that killed at least 52 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and left millions without power.