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

Big game with Notre Dame playing Florida State...NASCAR qualifying today...Mattingly coming back to the Dodgers

UNDATED (AP) — Depending how things turn out today there could be a new No. 1 team in the weekly Associated Press poll tomorrow. Mississippi State, the top team, has the week off which means the winner of the No. 5 Notre Dame at No. 2 Florida State game today could move up with an impressive showing. Rounding out top-five play, third-ranked Mississippi is home to Tennessee and fourth-ranked Baylor is at West Virginia.

Medical examiner: Body that of missing actress

SEATTLE (AP) — The King County medical examiner has confirmed that a body found in a ravine in the Seattle suburb of Auburn is that of missing actress Misty Upham, known for her roles in "August: Osage County," ''Frozen River" and "Django Unchained."

FSU-Notre Dame showdown...Unbeaten Ole Miss hosts Vols...Qualifying at Talladega

TALLHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — No. 2 Florida State and fifth-ranked Notre Dame are the marquee match-up in Top 25 football today. Both enter today's showdown with 6-0 record in the race to earn one of the four College Football Playoff berths. Notre Dame is the last ranked team on Florida State's schedule while the Fighting Irish have ranked teams Arizona State and Southern California upcoming.