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.

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Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell wants to be considered for Interim Mayor role

A long-time city council member says he wants to be appointed to the interim Mayor role once Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles steps down in June.

Public Hearing On Data Centers In Charlotte

Charlotte City Council to host public hearing on Tuesday on possible moratorium on data centers

City Council will hold a public hearing before it decides if a moratorium needs to be put in place. It comes as other cities across the state have taken similar measures over concerns about water usage and strain on public utilities.

Police: 17-year-old girl hits 2 officers during driver's license checkpoint

Two Conover Police officers are recovering after being hit by a car. It happened just before 12:30 Sunday morning on County Home Road Northwest near 13th Street Northwest.

Concord Police announce arrest in 2008 "Sun Drop Murders" cold case

The Concord Police Department has announced a major cold case breakthrough in a nearly 18-year-old homicide case. Detectives have identified and arrested a suspect in the case, commonly referred to as the "Sun Drop Murders."

Family: Kyle Busch Died After Pneumonia Led To Sepsis

Doctors identify signs and symptoms of sepsis after Kyle Busch's death

We're learning more about the condition that led to the death of NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch. Busch's family says he developed sepsis after a severe case of pneumonia.

NCDOT launching updated DriveNC website and app this week

The updated site will feature a cleaner map and easier-to-use tools when checking for road closures and other traffic disruptions.

More rain moving in late evening

Memorial Day itself stays unsettled with another chance for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs will climb into the lower 80s, but with the humidity sticking around, it may feel closer to the upper 80s at times during the afternoon. It will not rain nonstop all weekend long, but there will be enough showers and storms around to keep outdoor plans weather-dependent.