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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Pistorius: Prosecutor counters witness objectivity

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The chief prosecutor in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius has challenged the credibility of a physician who testified that the athlete has an anxious nature linked to his disability.

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

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets say they're looking into an altercation involving rookie P.J. Hairston and a person his agent described as an area high school player during a pickup basketball game at the Durham YMCA. The Hornets issued a statement Sunday night saying they're aware of the incident and "are in the process of gathering additional information."

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Florida's Whitney sets world junior 200 record

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Florida teen Kaylin Whitney broke the world junior record by running the 200 meters in 22.49 seconds at the U.S. junior national track and field championships Sunday.

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Tyler Clary Going For Gold On The Race Track

Olympic Gold Medalist, Tyler Clary, is trying his hand in a new sports. The swimmer plans on retiring after the 2016 Olympics in Rio, and becoming a race car driver. Clary is starting his driving career in the legend car series, and is getting great help along the way.

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Sean and Brandon Debate Soccer's Popularity and More

Sean and Brandon debate the hottest topics in the world of sports. This week we talk soccer's potential popularity, the Hornets next free agency move, college baskteballs top coaches, and your question of the week.