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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The 6th Annual Great Chili Cook-Off

A taste of everything! Enjoy live music, beer and wine, local vendors, Huge kid's zone, and tons of chili. $10 admission includes chili tastings, entertainment and kid's zone. The night tops off with a $1,000 prize for first place Home…

Lupus Foundation Support Group

This group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at info@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 2. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org.…

Lupus Foundation Support Group

This group meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Outreach Center, Room F102. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at info@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 2. For more information,…

2nd Annual Greater Charlotte Hydrocephalus Association WALK

Please join us in our fight to raise awareness and to find a cure at the 2nd Annual Greater Charlotte Hydrocephalus Association (HA) WALK. Register to participate, raise money from family and friends, then lace up your sneakers and WALK!…

Schloss Summer Lecture

The Schloss Summer Lecture “What We Should Know About Our Water and What We Can Do About It" features discussions concerning the NC water supply, threats to sustainability, and how we can play a role in solutions to this issue.…

Novant Health Walk With A Doc

Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day can have many health benefits, including reducing coronary heart disease risk, maintaining body weight and enhancing your mental well-being. Research has also shown that you could gain two hours of life…