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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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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Orchestra says President and CEO Michael Henson will step down in August.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Glenn Robinson III scored 14 points and second-seeded Michigan started their quest for a second straight trip to the Final Four by beating 15th-seeded Wofford 57-40 Thursday night. Michigan will face Texas in the next round.
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Buster Posey hit a grand slam and the San Francisco Giants rocked Andrew Cashner only hours after he was chosen to start for San Diego on opening day, rolling to an 11-3 victory Thursday night over the Padres.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rob Loe had 22 points and 15 rebounds, helping Saint Louis wipe out a late 14-point deficit and pull away in overtime to beat North Carolina State 83-80 in the NCAA tournament Thursday night.
Police say Michael Brown, already a sex offender, approached a Wal-Mart shopper and asked to examine her feet before things took a bizarre turn.
Police say Michael Brown, already a sex offender, approached a Wal-Mart shopper and asked to examine her feet before things took a bizarre turn.
The Panthers have landed a new wide receiver in for Steeler Jerricho Cotchery. But did they make the right choice?
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