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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Judge says Pistorius should get psychiatrist test

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The judge overseeing the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius has ordered the double-amputee athlete to undergo psychiatric tests, meaning that the trial proceedings will be delayed.

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

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Wofford has honored former player, alumnus and NFL owner Jerry Richardson with a statue on campus. The school dedicated the statue this week. Richardson played football and graduated Wofford in 1959. He went on to own the Carolina Panthers and has held summer training camp at Wofford's facilities since before its inaugural season in 1995.

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Thunder win a thriller, Wizards win a laugher...Pistons pick Van Gundy...Rangers, Blackhawks advance

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook hit three free throws with 6.4 seconds left before Reggie Jackson's steal secured the Thunder's 105-104 comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder closed on an 8-0 run over the final minute, with Kevin Durant hitting a 3-pointer and a layup before Westbrook put Oklahoma City ahead to stay. Westbrook had assists on both of Durant's last-minute buckets and finished with 38 points.

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Kane, Blackhawks top Wild 2-1 in OT to advance

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Patrick Kane scored on a backhand at 9:42 of overtime to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 6 to clinch their second-round Western Conference series on Tuesday night.