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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Heat, Kings go up 3-1...Caps fill front office...Jays stay hot...Day 3 at Roland Garros

MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James poured in 32 points and had 10 rebounds as the Miami Heat hammered Indiana 102-90 to take a three-games-to-one lead in the NBA's Eastern Conference finals. Chris Bosh had 25 points and Dwyane (dwayn) Wade added 15 for the Heat, who are on the verge of their fourth straight trip to the finals. Paul George scored 23 points for the Pacers.

Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

BALTIMORE (AP) — Duke won its second straight NCAA men's lacrosse championship, holding off Notre Dame's comeback with a goal by Kyle Keenan with 2:39 left to clinch an 11-9 victory Monday. The Blue Devils limited the Irish to one goal over the first 35 minutes, built a six-goal lead in the third quarter and held on the capture their third national championship in the last five years.

Heat, Kings in control...Ryu 6 outs from perfection...Duke takes NCAA Lax crown

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat are within one victory of their fourth straight trip to the NBA Finals after taking Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, whipping Indiana 102-90. LeBron James finished with 32 points and 10 rebounds, Chris Bosh scored 25 points on 7 of 12 shooting and Dwyane (dwayn) Wade added 15 points Miami's third straight win. The Heat led wire-to-wire, opening up as much as a 23-point lead in the final quarter.

'X-Men' atop holiday opener bests with $111M

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "X-Men: Days of Future Past" is projected to be the fifth best Memorial Day holiday weekend debut in box office history over a four-day period, just behind "Fast & Furious 6" and above "The Hangover 2."