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

Europe grabs 1st point in Ryder Cup fourballs

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Europe has the first point in the Ryder Cup, with Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson beating Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson 5 and 4 in the opening fourballs at Gleneagles.

No 'Redskins' from CBS analyst Phil Simms

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS lead analyst Phil Simms has followed through on his promise to not say "Redskins" during Washington's nationally televised game against the New York Giants.

Jeter authors great final chapter...Giants take wild card...NFL alleged received Rice tape in April

NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter's final hit at Yankees Stadium was a walkoff single that gave New York a 6-5 win over Baltimore. Jeter was mobbed on the infield by his present teammates and greeted at the dugout by former teammates after he finished the game 2-for-5 with three RBIs and a run scored. He hit .353 with nine RBIs and five runs scored in 34 at-bats during the eight-game homestand after his average dropped to .249.

Benneteau reaches semifinals at Malaysian Open

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Fourth-seeded Julien Benneteau of France beat fifth-seeded Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the Malaysian Open on Friday.

Jeter wins his farewell to the Bronx...Giants clinch...Tigers, Royals win...Bucs inch up on Cards

NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter made sure he went out a winner in his final game at Yankee Stadium, delivering a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to give the New York Yankees a 6-5 victory over Baltimore. Yankees players rushed out to engulf him as former teammates such as Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams, Andy Pettitte, Tino Martinez and Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre lined up near the New York dugout waiting to greet Jeter. He was 2-for-5 with three RBIs and a run scored, giving him a .353 over eight games in his final homestand in the Bronx.