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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Ainslie launches America's Cup challenge

LONDON (AP) — Multiple Olympic champion Ben Ainslie is trying to raise about 80 million pounds ($135 million) in his bid to bring back the America's Cup trophy to Britain in 2017.

Kings making Quick work of Rangers...Knicks have a coach...Balfour demoted

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Quick was super in the Los Angeles Kings' 3-0 win over the New York Rangers last night, making 17 of his 32 saves in the second period to help L.A. take a 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup finals. Jeff Carter, Jake Muzzin (MUHZ'-ihn) and Mike Richards did the scoring to support Quick's second shutout of the playoffs and ninth of his postseason career. Henrik Lundqvist made just 12 saves for the Rangers, who will try to fend off elimination when they host Game 4 tomorrow night.