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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Pacers, Thunder win...Rangers stay alive, Wild pull even...Bills deal Johnson...Harvick wins pole

UNDATED (AP) — The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have grabbed two-games-to-one leads in their NBA conference semifinals by winning last night. Paul George scored 23 points in the Pacers' 85-63 rout of Washington, setting a franchise low for points by the Wizards. Kevin Durant's 36 points, eight rebounds and six assists helped the Thunder knock off the Clippers 118-112 in Los Angeles.

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

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans are counting on Jadeveon Clowney to make some big hits. The team passed on a quarterback to select the South Carolina defensive end Thursday night. He was introduced Friday in Houston, joining a team that features 2012 Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt.

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kelvin Benjamin is confident he can become the Panthers' new No. 1 receiver. The 28th overall pick in the NFL draft said yesterday during an introductory press conference, quote, "I think I can in due time." But he's quick to add that he plans to do the work to achieve his goal.