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

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is down to one college football all-star game. The Medal of Honor Bowl in Charleston said Thursday it had hired the founder of the College All-Star game in Greenville, David Wyatt, for its organization. Wyatt says his move means there's no need to organize the Upstate game in 2015.

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Braves, Nats tied at the top...Sale and Rizzo voted final All-Stars

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Washington Nationals' first error in 13 games was costly. Shortstop Ian Desmond made an error in the third inning to let in an unearned run that was the difference in the Nationals' 4-3 loss to Baltimore, which won two of three in the Battle of the Beltways series.

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Pino gets 1st major league win for Twins

SEATTLE (AP) — Kendrys Morales had a two-run double in the fifth inning to help Minnesota Twins rookie right-hander Yohan Pino earn his first major league victory, 4-2 over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.

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Streak over, Kershaw pitches Dodgers past Pads 2-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw's scoreless streak ended at 41 innings when he gave up a home run to Chase Headley, but the Los Angeles ace pitched a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts to lead the Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Thursday night.

Edge on Demand: Legalize It?

Washington expects to make $586 million over four years off of marijuana sales. Is it time to legalize it in the Carolinas?