Kim Coon

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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Book+ for Teens @ Concord Library

Book+Craft for Teens will take place on Tuesday, August 19 @ 2pm in the Meeting Room of the Concord Library. Come make something fun while we talk about Full Ride by Margaret Haddix. Registration requested. Call Kris at 704.920.2053 to…

League of Extraordiinary Legos @ Concord Library

League of Extraordinary Legos will take place on Tuesday, August 19 at 4:30pm in the Auditorium of the Concord Library. We‘ll bring the Legos and you bring your imagination & building skills. This program is for ages 4-12. For more…

Women2Women Conversations Tour

Join Main Street Advocacy at its first “Women2Women Conversations Tour" forum that will be hosted in conjunction with female members of United States Congress, designed to connect with, engage and motivate female voters from all backgrounds and political affiliations. The…

Red Cross and Sea Life Aquarium Partnership

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Castrol Customer Appreciation Day with Castrol Pro Angler David Dudley

Castrol Pro Angler David Dudley, the career leader in FLW tour earnings and three time FLW Angler of the Year, will be on hand to sign autographs and answer consumer questions Saturday, August 9th, at the Castrol Premium Lube Express…

Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series Dinner: Mimosa Grill vs. Fish Market Bar and Grill

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