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

Clerk Over Alex Murdaugh Trial Spent Thousands On Bonuses, Meals and Gifts

South Carolina officials have filed 76 counts of ethics violations against the court clerk who handled the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.

SLED Investigating Shooting Of Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Employee

The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office's Staff Attorney and Public Information Officer.

Troopers: Chesterfield County Deputy Terminated After Driving Under The Influence

A Chesterfield County Deputy was terminated after allegedly driving under the influence Tuesday, May 28th.

CATS Hosting Community Meetings For Bus Shelter Artists

CATS, the Charlotte Area Transit System, is giving the community the opportunity to meet local artists Nico Amortegui and Bree Stallings, who will be incorporating art glass into new bus shelters.

Belk Set To Expand Northlake Mall Store To Include First North Carolina Outlet Location

Northlake Mall, North Charlotte’s premier shopping destination, is excited to announce a significant investment by Belk in its Northlake Mall location.

Charlotte Ordains New Bishop For The First Time In 20 Years

In a celebration that drew more than 1,500 people, including a dozen bishops and a cardinal, Franciscan priest Father Michael Martin was ordained a bishop on Wednesday and will assume leadership of the growing Diocese of Charlotte on Thursday.

Boosting Your Mental Health in the Wake of Tragedy

One month ago, tragedy struck the city of Charlotte when a CMPD officer and three U.S. Marshals were shot and killed in the line of duty. As the community continues to heal, it's important to address the impact situations like this have on your mental health, and that of those around you.