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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Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State coach Buddy Pough was glad to see his team rebound last season. Now, he's seeking even more out of the Bulldogs. Last fall, the Bulldogs bounced back at 9-3 for a share of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title and an at-large bid to the NCAA Football Championship Playoffs.

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Funeral set for driver hit by Tony Stewart's car

TURIN, N.Y. (AP) — Funeral services for the 20-year-old driver who died after being struck by NASCAR champion Tony Stewart's car are being held at a central New York high school as racing fans debate who's responsible for the accident and his family blames Stewart.

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Royals keep division lead...Angels inch closer...O's pad lead...Braves beat Dodgers

UNDATED (AP) — The Kansas City Royals won for the ninth time in 10 games to maintain their half-game lead over Detroit in the AL Central. Jason Vargas retired his final 23 batters to complete a three-hitter in the Royals' 3-0 shutout of Oakland. The Tigers kept pace as Nick Castellanos (kas-tee-AH'-nohs) hit an RBI triple and a solo homer in an 8-4 win over Pittsburgh, which keeps the Pirates 1 ½ games behind the NL-Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers.

Edge on Demand: Living in Walmart

Remember the movie Where the Heart Is? It's the story of the pregnant teen who's abandoned at a Walmart, then gives birth. Well it's happened again... almost. What store would you want to set up camp in?