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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D-Day 70th Anniversary Remembrance and Celebration

Come to the Museum of the Waxhaws and join us in remembering and experiencing a day in History that changed the world. A variety of WWII reenactors and military vehicles will be on site. We will honor WWII and Korean…

Bon Odori 2014

This is our 30th Bon Odori Festival. Admission is FREE, we will have Origami, Calligraphy, Yukata fitting, Tea ceremony, fun games and more! Please come and join us.

All Volunteer Meeting for The Sandbox

Please join us for our Annual Volunteer Meeting. The format this year will include focuses on all of our programs and opportunities to sign up for specific volunteer opportunities! RSVPs are requested! Please visit http://gotsandbox.org/get-involved/all-volunteer-meeting/ The Sandbox is a local…

Hickory Grove 4th of July Parade & Celebration

This is the annual 4th of July parade and celebration held each year in Hickory Grove community to celebrate our nations birth. The parade steps off at 10:30a from Hickory Grove Rec center. The Family Fun celebration will be held…

The 17th Annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 17th Annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas returns to Charlotte Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 12th, 13th, 14st, and 15th at Independence Park, 10:00 am until 10.00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the…

Meeting of the West Charlotte Class of 1977 on June 21, 2014

CHARLOTTE- the West Charlotte Class of 1977 will hold a planning meeting to begin planning for their upcoming reunion on Saturday, June 21 from noon until 2:00pm at the Beatties Ford Road Regional Library, located at 2412 Beatties Ford Road,…

Dine Out For Kids

Dine Out For Kidsone space® and make a difference in the life of a student—every bite counts! On Tuesday, June 17, more than 85 participating restaurants will dish up great food and fun and donate a portion of their sales…