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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Van der Weijden wins 3,000 at World Cup finals

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (AP) — Annouck van der Weijden of the Netherlands won the women's 3,000 meters Saturday, claiming her first speedskating World Cup victory as Olympic champion Ireen Wust skipped the event to save strength for next weekend's allround world championships.

Knicks get their Phil...NFL moves...Twins extend Perkins...Hamlin takes Bristol pole

UNDATED (AP) — Phil Jackson has agreed to run the New York Knicks' front office and will be introduced at a news conference Tuesday morning. That's according to a person familiar with the negotiations between the 11-time champion coach and the team. The move had been expected for several days, with Knicks star Carmelo Anthony saying earlier in the week that he was told Jackson would be "coming on board" with the team.

Spain's Mola wins men's Mooloolaba Triathlon

MOOLOOLABA, Australia (AP) — Pre-race favorite Mario Mola of Spain won the men's sprint Mooloolaba Triathlon to open the ITU World Cup season on Saturday, while Gwen Jorgensen and Katie Hursey gave the United States a one-two finish in the women's race.