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.

Articles

Blues and Jazz Festival

The Arts Council of York County‘s Blues and Jazz Festival, celebrates its 10th year, by kicking things off in Fort Mill‘s Baxter Village on Thursday, October 2, 2014. The festival continues with a restaurant crawl in Old Town Rock Hill…

Paper Sounds

The Arts Council of York County is pleased to present Paper Sounds by renowned artist, Christie Blizard in the Dalton Gallery at the Center for the Arts, 121 East Main Street, Rock Hill, SC. This exhibition will be on display…

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Northwest School of the Arts presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie". Based on the 1967 film of the same name, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money…

SAAM Festival

Center for Prevention Services will be hosting its annual Substance Abuse Awareness Month (SAAM) festival in Mecklenburg County at the Greenville Neighborhood Center. The festival will include free health screenings, community vendors, wellness tips, and drug education. There will also…

SAAM Festival

Center for Prevention Services will be hosting its annual Substance Abuse Awareness Month (SAAM) festival in Union County at Literacy Council of Union County. The festival will include free health screenings, community vendors, wellness tips, and drug education. There will…

The Inaugural “Prevention is the Cure Golf Tournament”

The Myers Park High School community was inspired to form a Golf Tournament focused on preventing substance abuse and raising awareness on drug addiction. Myers Park High School partners with the Center for Prevention Services to raise funds for programs…

Handcrafted Melodies: Instruments and Musical Notations

Celebrating a region rich in music, musical instrument builders, song and sound makers, the Cleveland County Arts Council presents: Handcrafted Melodies: Instruments and Musical Notations, October 9 – November 13, 2014. This exhibit features handcrafted Lichty guitars and ukuleles, Charles…

Waxhaw Woman's Club Holiday Tour of Homes

Fri., Dec. 5, 10:00 - 7:30 Sat., Dec. 6, 10:00 - 5:30 Purchase tickets on event days starting at 9:30 am- at The Waxhaw Womam's Club. (200 E South Main St.) for $20.00 or call ahead for Will Call tickets…