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

The Edge: What's in Mrs. Maye's suitcase for the Super Bowl?

Drake Maye's biggest fan is ready for the big game! The Patriots QB's wife, Ann Michael Maye, is giving us a glimpse of what she's packing for the Super Bowl.

Airplane Etiquette: To Recline Or Not To Recline?

The Edge: Is it appropriate to recline your seat on an airplane?

Is it rude to recline your seat on an airplane? A family recently stirred up the age-old debate online after posting a video to their Instagram account that showed a woman reclining her seat for an entire seven-hour flight.

Savannah Guthrie Pleads For Mom's Return

The Edge: Savannah and siblings plead for return of missing mom

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Camron, are begging for their mother's safe return.

Pushing For Answers On Immigrants Sleeping At Dhs Office

WCCB pushes for answers about staffing at Charlotte DHS office

Immigrants frequently camp outside the Charlotte Department of Homeland Security office because of long wait times for mandatory immigration check-in appointments. There were at least 40 people outside Wednesday night. Many believe it is a staffing problem.

Ryan Preece wins The Clash in sleet and near-freezing temperatures

Ryan Preece outlasted sleet, a wet track and a record number of cautions to win The Clash in near-freezing temperatures at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Tracking rain, and snow with a drop in temperatures overnight

Thursday morning may start with a stray flurry, but otherwise it’s just cold and cloudy. We stay dry through the day, and while 40 degrees is possible, most neighborhoods will likely spend the afternoon in the mid to upper 30s. We may catch a little sunshine late in the day as clouds begin to thin out.