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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World War II Living History at Latta

Feb. 1 10am-4pm Feb. 2 1pm-4pm Experience the atmosphere of a Southern England military base in 1944 as the soldiers are preparing for D-day, the invasion of France! Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for senior and students, ages 5…

Queen City Brewers Festival

Experience Charlotte on Tap at the Queen City Brewers Festival (QCBF), taking place Saturday, February 1, 2014 at its new home: the Silver Hammer Studios at the NC Music Factory. QCBF showcases Charlotte‘s craft-beer identity with invites exclusive to Charlotte-area…

I SEE YOU: The Politics of Being

This exhibition presents the work of six contemporary artists who expand the constructs of female identity in the 21st century. Surveying the range of ideas and illusions of the feminine mystique, this exhibition explores how women of the African Diaspora…

Charlotte Goes Green/ St. Patrick's Day Festival

The annual Charlotte Goes Green Festival will be on S. Tryon St. between 3rd St. & Stonewall St. on Saturday, 3/15 from 10am-6:00pm. The festival will feature live Irish music by The Federal Clan Kings, traditional Irish band Lissakeole, Irish…

GRE Test Prep Class

The GRE test prep course at Queens University of Charlotte is the most affordable and convenient on-site test prep class in the Charlotte area! If you are interested in applying to graduate school, come discover the best strategies for taking…

8th Annual Lupus Mardi Gras Gala

"Help unmask lupus" at the 8th Annual Lupus Mardi Gras Gala when LFANC brings the spirit of the Mardi Gras “Carnival" to Charlotte. Featuring entertainment by Hot Sauce, the event will include Creole cuisine, a silent auction, photo booth, fortunate…