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.

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Belmont Fall Festival

Enjoy arts and crafts, merchandise displays, food, children's inflatables ($5 all day wristband), live entertainment, the Belle of Belmont Pageant and more at this day-long festival in the heart of historic downtown.

League of Extraordinary Legos @ Concord Library

League of Extraordinary Legos will take place on Tuesday, October 21 at 4:30pm in the Auditorium of the Concord Library. We‘ll bring the Legos and you bring your imagination & building skills. This program is for ages 4-12. For more…

Chi Psi Omega presents The MASQUERADE FIRE BALL

Chi Psi Omega presents The MASQUERADE FIRE BALL an elegant affair to fund One Community Cares One Community Cares is our homeless awareness and support initiative launched in the Fall of 2011 to provide hygiene packages with basic necessities to…

Haunted Statesville Walking Tours

Haunted Statesville is a walking ghost tour full of old stories and legends from Statesville‘s past. Step beyond the beauty of Statesville‘s historic downtown and discover its true haunted history--where tales of spirits, scary creatures, mysterious deaths and creepy alleys…

The Duke Mansion’s “Homeland” Halloween Party

Calling all assets and high-ranking officials: You‘re invited to a top secret briefing this Halloween at The Duke Mansion. Expect great food, live music, and a chance to blow your cover at the historic mansion known as Vice President William…

World-Renowned Pianist Opens St. Ann’s Concert Series

World-renowned pianist Robert McDonald joins East Carolina University‘s Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival touring ensemble, ECU Next Gen on the Road, for a performance on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m., at St. Ann‘s Catholic Church, 3635 Park Road. The…

Meet the Mormons

Meet the Mormons is a 78-minute documentary film that examines the very diverse lives of six devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filmed on location and across the globe in the U.S., Costa Rica, Nepal…

Rima's Run for Epilepsy

5k Run/Walk to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of NC. Run, Eat, Shop! This family fun event will be held at Concord Mills Mall! Rima's Run for Epilepsy is a walk/run for individuals of every activity level. Enjoy free giveaways and…

Royals reach the Classic...Giants look to clinch...Pats to host Jets...Golf update

KANSAS CITY (AP) — All hail the American League champion Kansas City Royals. Entering the playoffs as a wild card team the Royals eliminated Baltimore yesterday 2-1 to take the American League Championship Series in four straight. The Ned Yost-managed team has won all eight of its post season games this season and will now face either the Giants or Cardinals in the World Series. The opening game of the Fall Classic will be next Tuesday night in KC.