Kim Coon

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.

Articles

NCDOT moves forward with elevated design for I-77

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is moving forward with elevated express lanes for Interstate 77 from Uptown to South Carolina

Mountain Snow Likely, Major Warm Up Ahead

Warmer end to workweek, heavy mountain snow possible

The warmest air Charlotte has seen in two weeks settles in today, but jet-stream-enhanced snow rolls into the High Country this afternoon.

The Edge: Parents "dying of laughter" over 6-year-old daughter's birthday card blunder

A Tennessee mom is going viral thanks to her six-year-old's birthday card blunder. Instead of writing "Happy Birthday," the little girl accidentally wrote something else instead.

The Edge: Woman finds unexpected running partner in deer she named "Penelope"

Bailey Jameson says a deer she's named Penelope joins her for her daily run, trotting alongside her for 2 miles.

Actor Kristen Steward Haunted By Princess Di

The Edge: Kristen Stewart remains "haunted" by Princess Di role

Kristen Stewart says playing Princess Diana is a role that still stays with her.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | February 7th and February 8th

WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.

Stolen dog, Julio, reunited with owner after 10 months of searching

Julio showed up outside of the Animal Care & Control shelter in the bitter cold. ACC tells WCCB they checked the surveillance video of the night Julio was found. Unfortunately, nothing showed up.

Panthers legend Luke Kuechly elected into Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.

Mountain snow and gusty conditions moving in

In the High Country a different pattern is developing with a Winter Weather Advisory in place starting tomorrow afternoon into early Saturday. Snow is expected through the day on Friday, where some spots could pick up around 1 to 2 inches of snow, and even higher totals likely at our ski areas. As of now, there are no widespread winter weather watches or advisories in place for the lower elevations.