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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McIroy leads attractive PGA leader board...James says Cleveland is the end

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rory McIlroy is halfway home to his second straight major title. The British Open champion shot a 4-under 67 that's good for a one-shot lead over Jason Day and Jim Furyk (FYOOR'-ihk) entering today's third round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. Phil Mickelson is just three off the lead.

McIlroy leads by 1 at PGA...Woods misses cut... Braves rough up Strasburg

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — World No. 1 Rory McIlroy shot a 67 and takes a one-shot lead into the weekend at the PGA Championship over Australian Jason Day and Jim Furyk (FYOOR'-ihk). First round co-leader Ryan Palmer is two shots off the lead along with Rickie Fowler and Mikko Iloen. Phil Mickelson eagled the 18th and lurks three off the lead.

Napoli's HR helps Bosox beat Weaver, Angels 4-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Napoli homered against former batterymate Jered Weaver and Yoenis Cespedes hit a two-run double, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.