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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2nd Annual Joedance Jam

– The Joedance Film Festival will host its second annual “Joedance Jam" on Saturday, June 14, 2014, 6-10 p.m., at Prohibition Bar Charlotte, 200 North Tryon Street (corner of 5th and Tryon). Joedance Jam, an official Joedance Film Festival event,…

Rockin' & Racin' Exhibit

Get ready for a jam session like no other at the Rockin' & Racin' exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. From rock stars to country crooners to rappers, the sport has welcomed all genres of music to rally around…

Wear the Right Attire to Get Hired -Dress for Success in 2014

This smart and practical workshop, presented by Regal and Associates, participants learn appropriate wardrobe and interview attire for today's casual and changing job market. Wardrobe styles from business casual to relaxed professional, including how to accessorize and the safe way…

Ag + Art Tour at Farmer's Stand of Heath Springs

As a part of the Ag + Art Tour, on June 21 from 9am-5pm and Sunday June 22 from 1pm-5pm, the Farmer‘s Stand of Heath Springs will have fresh, local produce including tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, squash, cucumber, beans, boiled peanuts,…

Lundberg takes early 1-stroke lead at Lyoness Open

ATZENBRUGG, Austria (AP) — Mikael Lundberg of Sweden shot four consecutive birdies on his way to a 68 in the second round of the Lyoness Open, going 9 under for a one-stroke clubhouse lead over England's Lee Slattery, who set a course record.