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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CARS for KIDS with the East Coast Cruisers

Car and Truck show to benefit the Masonic Home for Children! Enter your ride for $20 Trophies for the Top 20, Best of Show, two Kids Choice Awards! Door prizes for entrants! Saturday June 21 2014 9am-3pm

The NoDa Summer Musicfest presented by The MMC

MMC Presents The NoDa Summer Musicfest which is a two day, live music festival featuring over 60 music acts in various genres designed to promote the NODA districts tremendous music and arts related resources and opportunities to regional artists, bands…

Music with Meaning Stroke Education Event

This free community health event targeting African American, Hispanic and Latino communities provides fellowship, food and fun. The event is designed to educate the community on stroke risk factors, stroke warning signs, the newest science and most current treatments available.…

Native American Art & Craft Summer Sale

On Saturday June 21 from 9am to 4pm the USCL Native American Studies Center, located at 119 S Main St Lancaster, SC, will hold a Native American Art & Craft Summer Sale featuring works by established and emerging Native American…

Marian Hagins Memorial Art Competition Call for Artists

The Lancaster County Council of the Arts is issuing a Call for Artists for the 2014 Marian Hagins Memorial Art Competition. This juried show is open to all Lancaster County artists, high school age or older. Cash prizes are awarded…

Hubee D's Rivergate Grand Opening

Hubee D‘s, a fast casual family-friendly restaurant specializing in tenders and wings, will celebrate the opening of their second Charlotte-area location Wednesday, June 25, by partnering with Ace & TJ‘s Grin Kids, a non-profit organization enriching the lives of ill…

United Way of Lancaster County Bed Race

The United Way of Lancaster County will host its annual Bed Race on Saturday August 23rd on North Main Street Lancaster, SC with activities beginning at 9am. They are seeking racers and vendors to participate in the activities which will…

Tom and Sherry’s Ice Cream Grand Opening

Tom and Sherry‘s Ice Cream at 128 S Main St will hold its‘ official grand opening on Friday, June 27th starting at 7pm. The shop had a soft opening in May and, after listening to customer‘s requests and suggestions, is…

Lancaster Fatherhood Project Unity in the Community Festival

Come to Downtown Lancaster on Saturday June 28th from 5pm-9pm for the Unity in the Community Festival provided by the Lancaster Fatherhood Project. There will be free entertainment, food, fun, games, information, and prizes. For more information contact Tyrom Faulkner…