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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Wimbledon women's finals on tap...Gilliland has Coke pole...Hurley leads Greenbrier

LONDON (AP) — Sixth seed Petra Kvitova (kuh-VIT'-oh-vah) faces No. 13 Eugenie Bouchard (yoo-JEE'-nee boo-SHAHRD') in the Wimbledon women's singles final within a few hours. Kvitova advanced with a 7-6, 6-1 victory over Lucie Safarova, and Bouchard knocked out third seed Simona Halep (HAL'-ehp) 7-6 (5), 6-2 to advance to her first Grand Slam final. Novak Djokovic (JOH-koh-vihch) and Roger Federer won their semifinal matches yesterday to reach tomorrow's men's final.

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Vettel on top in rain-hit final practice

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Defending four-time champion Sebastian Vettel topped the times ahead of Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo in a rain-hit third and final free practice session Saturday ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix. It was the German's first top spot in any session this year.

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Protesters march against Tokyo Olympic stadium

TOKYO (AP) — A group of protesters marched around Tokyo's National Stadium on Saturday, demonstrating against plans to destroy the 56-year-old facility and replace it with a colossal, futuristic structure for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

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Djokovic, Federer reach Wimby finals...Germany v. Brazil Tuesday...Gilliland has Daytona pole

LONDON (AP) — It will be top seed Novak Djokovic (JOH'-koh-vihch) against No. 4 Roger Federer in the men's final at Wimbledon on Sunday. Djokovic knocked off No. 11 Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 to reach the Wimbledon final for the third time, three years after winning the title. A 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win against eighth seed Milos Raonic (ROW'-nihch) leaves Federer one step away from a record eighth Wimbledon championship and 18th Grand Slam title.