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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Boxing officials defend decision on no headgear

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Boxing officials have defended a decision to stop using headgear for male competitors at the Commonwealth Games, saying there had been no concussions at the competition through Saturday's medal rounds.

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US immigration activist's movie premiers in Manila

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An autobiographical documentary by one of America's best known illegal immigrants has opened an independent film festival in his home country, the Philippines, to applause, laughter and tears.

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Brewers pad lead...Lester makes Oakland debut today

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers, who were shaky before the All-Star break, have built a three-game cushion atop the National League Central. Wily Peralta (WIH'-lee peh-RAHL'-tah) won his 13th game to tie for the National League lead and Aramis Ramirez hit his 13th homer as the Brewers beat 13-game winner Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals, 7-4.

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

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's focus at the start of fall camp is again on its quarterbacks, though for a different reason than the previous two seasons. Then it was seeing how far record-breaking passer Tajh Boyd could lead the Tigers. Yesterday, it was about who will follow Boyd behind center.