Kim Coon

Email Kim

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.

Articles

PNC Bank Presents The Jazzy Holiday Gala

Please join us for a festive evening that celebrates our 2014 Spirit of the Center Award recipients along with an anniversary art auction, a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, music, special performances & presentations and much more! 2014 Spirit of the…

Weekend Attitude Adjustment Live Event

Join Mary Elizabeth Murphy of S.T.A.R. Resources for an evening of connection, great food and stimulating or at least “seriously fun" conversation. This event will include a family-style dinner featuring a farm-to-fork menu and presentation by the chef.

2014 JazzArts Music Camp

Charlotte‘s Jazz Arts Initiative is gearing up for its annual JazzArts Music Camp by providing more scholarships available to students. The 2014 JazzArts Music Camp will feature internationally renowned and Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter Christian Scott. The camp is an exciting…

Jazz Workshop with Marsalis

Musicians of all ages are invited to bring their instrument and improve their jazz playing skills with this exciting and intensive 2-hour hands-on workshop with famed jazz trombonist, producer and educator Delfeayo Marsalis. While the workshop is free, space is…

Put On Purple Day for Lupus

Help turn our region into a sea of purple on Friday, May 16. Join us in raising awareness to solve the cruel mystery of lupus by wearing purple. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org.

RSI@Work Seminar

The two-day workshop is designed for people who are interested in improving the quality of their employee, client, peer, management or family relationships. The program includes a two-day program, buffet lunch both days, workshop materials and more. Class size is…

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival

The Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival celebrates its second festival in their series of four, on Saturday, September 27th in downtown Kannapolis. This family oriented celebration takes over the streets of downtown in support of the arts with LIVE bands, performers,…

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival

The Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival celebrates its second festival in their series of four, on Saturday, October 25th in downtown Kannapolis. This family oriented celebration takes over the streets of downtown in support of the arts with LIVE bands, performers,…

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival

The Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival celebrates its second festival in their series of four, on Saturday, May 31st in downtown Kannapolis. This family oriented celebration takes over the streets of downtown in support of the arts with LIVE bands, performers,…

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival

The Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival celebrates its second festival in their series of four, on Saturday, May 31st in downtown Kannapolis. This family oriented celebration takes over the streets of downtown in support of the arts with LIVE bands, performers,…