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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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BEIJING (AP) — China's broadcasting authority says online streaming sites must obtain licenses before showing foreign TV shows and movies, in a tightening of control over the industry.
Troyshawn Nicolas Williams is in custody after police say an altercation led to the fatal shooting of Keith Levan Keaton Jr. just after 12 a.m. Friday.
TORONTO (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan walked the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival with a future family member in tow.
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time in the first practice session of the Italian Grand Prix on Friday, more than half a second ahead of British compatriot Jenson Button at Monza.
It's been nearly 25 years since Mississippi defensive back Chucky Mullins was paralyzed while making a tackle on Vanderbilt's Brad Gaines in 1989.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri coach Gary Pinkel says he'll always be a Toledo Rocket. Well, almost always.
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks haven't missed a beat in the offseason. The Super Bowl champion Seahawks routed the Green Bay Packers 36-16 as Marshawn Lynch ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns and Russell Wilson added 191 yards passing and two TDs through the air.
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