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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Blues and Avs work overtime...Wainwright beats error-prone Nats

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alexander Steen scored 26 seconds into the third overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 4-3 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks last night in the longest game in Blues history. Game 2 is Saturday afternoon, also in St. Louis.

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

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Matt Kuchar continued his stellar play from the Masters by putting together a strong start at the RBC Heritage, shooting a 5-under 66 Thursday to share the first-round lead with Scott Langley and William McGirt. There also was no major letdown for Masters runner-up Jordan Spieth, who opened with a 69.

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

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Matt Kuchar continued his stellar play from the Masters by putting together a strong start at the RBC Heritage, shooting a 5-under 66 Thursday to share the first-round lead with Scott Langley and William McGirt. There also was no major letdown for Masters runner-up Jordan Spieth, who opened with a 69.

A gem by Wainwright...Rangers keep hex on Flyers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Adam Wainwright tossed a two-hitter against Washington as the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Nationals 8-0. Wainwright only allowed an infield single to Ian Desmond in the second inning and Adam LaRoche's single in the ninth as the Cardinals outhit the Nationals 14-2 with Washington compounding things by making four errors.

A gem by Wainwright...Rangers keep hex on Flyers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Adam Wainwright tossed a two-hitter against Washington as the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Nationals 8-0. Wainwright only allowed an infield single to Ian Desmond in the second inning and Adam LaRoche's single in the ninth as the Cardinals outhit the Nationals 14-2 with Washington compounding things by making four errors.