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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Ecclestone expects F1 engine rules change

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Formula One commercial chief Bernie Ecclestone says he expects to get agreement to change the sport's "unacceptable" engine rules, despite leading team Mercedes being opposed to any alteration.

US team among 2 new teams set for F1 in 2015

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Formula One commercial chief Bernie Ecclestone says a U.S. backed team headed by Gene Haas is among two new teams the sport is likely to admit next season.

Florida to face Connecticut in first Final 4 game...Wings like Glendening...Rosberg has pole...Golf upate

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Connecticut is in Monday's NCAA title game after Deandre Daniels scored 20 points and had 10 rebounds in a 63-53 win over No. 1 Florida. Ryan Boatwright added 13 points for UConn, which trailed 16-4 before outscoring the Gators by 22 the rest of the way. Patric Young scored a team-high 19 points for the Gators, but Scottie Wilbekin (WHIL'-beh-kihn) was held to just four points on 2 of 9 shooting.

Richardson's late goal lifts Canucks past Kings

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brad Richardson scored with 1:23 left in regulation as the Vancouver Canucks preserved their playoff hopes with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.

Brewers beat Red Sox 7-6 in 11 innings

BOSTON (AP) — Khris Davis doubled in the 11th inning for his fourth hit of the game, and he scored on Logan Schafer's double to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Saturday night.