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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Ex-Ohio State player gets 4 years in drug case

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio State University football player previously caught up in the school's memorabilia scandal has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking.

Ferrari leads push for F1 rule changes

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Ferrari is ramping up the pressure on Formula One authorities to change the sport's rules, saying a company survey shows most fans are unhappy with the new direction of the sport.

Spurs streak ends...McDermott, Marshall honored...Houston picks Sampson...Lefty looks good

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder have put an end to San Antonio's team-record 19-game winning streak by downing the Spurs 106-94. Kevin Durant finished with 28 points and Russell Westbrook added 27 as the Thunder pulled within three games of the NBA's Western Conference-leading Spurs with eight games remaining. Durant scored at least 25 points for the 39th consecutive game, the longest streak since Michael Jordan did it in 40 straight during the 1986-87 season.