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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Fever beat Mercury 75-60 at WNBA preseason tourney

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Natasha Howard had 16 points, Marissa Coleman added 11 and the Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-60 in the consolation game at the WNBA preseason tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports.

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Ricciardo, Vettel salvage Red Bull's Spanish GP

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo stepped onto the podium for the first time in 55 attempts on Sunday after finishing a distant third behind both Mercedes at the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Eurovision-winning drag queen returns to Austria

VIENNA (AP) — Bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst has made a triumphant return to Austria after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in what the country's president called a victory for tolerance in Europe.

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Laurel Canyon music, vibe moves to Grammy Museum

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Laurel Canyon wasn't much to look at in those days — a few modest bungalows and log cabins crammed between an occasional faded mansion left over from the time when it was a secluded, semi-rural retreat for Hollywood's silent-movie stars.

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Hamilton wins 4th straight race at Spanish GP

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg sped away to their fourth straight one-two finish at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday in a dominant performance that does not bode well for the rest of the Formula One field.