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

Driver Dies After Being Ejected During Rollover Crash In East Charlotte

A driver died after being ejected during a rollover crash in east Charlotte overnight.

Inmate Wanted After Escaping During Family Visitation

Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from Rutherford Correctional Center during family visitation.

Mother, Uncle, Grandfather Charged In 13-Year-Old’s Death

The mother, uncle, and grandfather of a 13-year-old were charged following the death of the child from 2022.

Police Seize Over $900,000 Worth Of Drugs At Local Hotel

Two people are facing charges after police seized approximately $910,000 in drugs at a Gastonia hotel.

Nicole Kidman, Who 'Makes Movies Better,' Gets AFI Life Achievement Award

Morgan Freeman spoke the words, but pretty much everyone who took the stage at the presentation of the AFI Life Achievement Award agreed: “ Nicole Kidman. She makes movies better.”

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Seizure In Iredell County

A traffic stop in Iredell County led to an arrest and the seizure of drugs worth roughly half a million dollars.

Panthers Put More Offensive Playmakers Around Young QB Bryce Young In NFL Draft

The Panthers used three of their first four picks on skill position players in hopes of bolstering an offense that finished last in the league in scoring and yards.

Former Hornets Owner Donates Classic Car For Charity

George Shinn, the former owner of the Charlotte Hornets, donated one of his private collection classic cars for auction at the Greensboro Classic Cars Auction.

Police Officer Hiring In US Increases In 2023 After Years Of Decline, Survey Shows

Police departments across the United States are reporting an increase in their ranks for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 killing of George Floyd.

Pope Visits Venice To Speak To The Artists And Inmates Behind The Biennale's Must-See Prison Show

Pope Francis traveled to the lagoon city to visit the Holy See’s pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show. But because the Vatican decided to mount its exhibit in Venice’s women’s prison, and invited inmates to collaborate with the artists, the whole project assumed a far more complex meaning.