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

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Mike Houston knows what it's like to enter a job when expectations are strong, yet recent performances haven't met those goals. That's what he faces as Citadel's first-year coach with a loyal fan base longing for the Bulldogs to again play consistent, winning football.

Nats hit 3 homers, lead Braves by 4...Woods playing at PGA

WASHINGTON (AP) — Doug Fister won his 11th game with seven and a-third strong innings and the Washington Nationals increased their National League East lead to four games by beating the New York Mets 7-1. Adam LaRoche hit a two-run home run in the first inning, a solo shot in the eighth and Danny Espinosa added a three-run shot in the sixth for the Nationals.

Red Sox edge Cardinals 2-1

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Xander Bogaerts drove in both runs, including a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, as the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Wednesday night.