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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China's popular TV journalist taken by prosecutors

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese financial magazine says a top business reporter for the state broadcaster has been taken away by prosecutors, less than two months after his boss was detained on suspicion of taking bribes.

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Delight over James' decision...Nats lose game and pitcher

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland fans are ecstatic over the pending return of LeBron James to the Cavaliers. When news broke that James was returning to the team for whom he played his first seven seasons before going to the Miami Heat, horns honked and people cheered at the prospect of James leading the Cavs to Cleveland's first pro sports championship since the 1964 Browns won the NFL title.

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Quentin's 3 RBIs help Padres beat Dodgers 6-3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos Quentin drove in three runs, Alexi Amarista homered and Jesse Hahn pitched six solid innings, leading the San Diego Padres to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

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Lincecum stays sharp, Giants blank D'backs

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tim Lincecum and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and Lincecum drove in a run with a safety squeeze, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 on Friday night.