Kim Coon

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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Update on the latest in sports:

NBA PLAYOFFS

Clippers, Pacers rally...Rangers stretch series to limit...Kaymer wins Players Championship

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers trailed by 22 in the first quarter and were down by 16 with about nine minutes left before pulling out a 101-99 win against Oklahoma City, tying the Western Conference semifinal series at two games apiece. Darren Collison scored 10 of his 18 points in the final 4 1/2 minutes, including back-to-back layups that put the Clippers ahead 101-97 with 33 seconds to play. Blake Griffin scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and finished with nine rebounds.

Britney Spears adds shows to Las Vegas residency

NEW YORK (AP) — Britney Spears is going to hit you one more time, Las Vegas. A bunch more times actually.

High cost, corruption claims mar Brazil World Cup

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The cost of building the soccer stadium in Brazil's capital for next month's World Cup has nearly tripled to $900 million in public funds, and government auditors allege that's largely due to fraudulent billing.

Cardinals hold on to beat Pirates 6-5

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Shelby Miller won his fourth straight start and Trevor Rosenthal induced a bases-loaded double play to end the game as the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Sunday night.

Four Injured In Plane Crash In Union County

Three adults, one child and a dog were on a private plane when it crashed only seconds after taking off at the Goose Creek Airport in Union County just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 11.

Virginia Ruling Could Overturn NC Amendment Banning Same-Sex Marriage

A decision by a Virginia appeals court could overturn Amendment One.

NBC's new prime-time schedule for fall

NBC's prime-time schedule for the fall, all times Eastern:

Rebounding NBC adding 12 new series next season

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC says it's adding a dozen new series to its 2014-15 schedule, including dramas starring Katherine Heigl and Debra Messing.

Nigerian Catholics pray for release of kidnapped girls

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Christians in Nigeria's capital are praying for the girls abducted by radical Islamist group Boko Haram (BOH'-koh hah-RAHM').

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