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

I-85 South Shut Down After Semi Truck Crashes Into Tree In Gastonia

I-85 Southbound is completely shut down in Gastonia after a semi truck crashed into a fallen tree.

Helene Weakens To A Tropical Storm With Maximum Sustained Winds Of 70 MPH Over Georgia

Hurricane Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) early Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Power Outages Across The Carolinas From Helene

Over a million customers are without power throughout the Carolinas due to Helene.

Early Rains From Hurricane Helene Cause Flooding In York County

Rock Hill has seen its fair share of rain from Hurricane Helene. York County Emergency management says the City has been in good shape, but that could change as the night goes on.

Evacuations Underway in Taylorsville As Floodwaters Rise

Much of Alexander County has already received over 6” of rain since Thursday morning, inundating rivers, roads, and neighborhoods - and the worst is still yet to come.

Battleground: Do Nc Voters Care About The National Debt?

Battleground: Will The National Debt Drive NC Voters To The Polls?

As of September 26th, the US National Debt is $35.3 trillion. Defaulting on this debt is not an option, it would mean lost jobs, a recession, upended stock markets and more. It could lead to a global financial crisis. So are voters paying attention in battleground North Carolina? It depends on who you ask.