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

Three Killed In Murder-Suicide In Statesville

Three people died in an alleged murder-suicide at a residence in Statesville on Friday morning. An infant was inside the home at the time of the shooting but was not injured.

Street Takeover In Noda Over Memorial Day Weekend Raises Concerns Among Residents

One Vehicle Seized, Seven Citations Issued Following Street Takeovers In Charlotte

CMPD says they conducted two traffic stops, seized one vehicle, and issued seven citations for violations related to multiple street takeovers that happened over the weekend.

Preschool Teacher Accused Of Kicking Student

Amanda Henry, a preschool teacher at a daycare on Springdale Road in Lancaster, South Carolina, was accused of abusing a student and arrested.

Police: Man Killed By Officers After Firing Shots At First Responders Who Were Rendering Aid To Gunshot Victim

Authorities say Newton police officers killed a man who shot a woman and then returned to the scene and shot at first responders while they were rendering aid on the gunshot victim.

Voter Outreach Groups Struggling To Do Their Work After New Laws Target Them

Laws passed in several Republican-controlled states after the 2020 presidential election have criminalized much of the work done by voter outreach groups.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Lake Patrol Saves Man From Drowning In Lake Norman

A man was hospitalized after he was saved from drowning in Lake Norman on Sunday, May 26th.

White House Drug Policy Director Travels To North Carolina To Discuss Efforts to Address The Overdose Epidemic And Save Lives

White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Dr. Rahul Gupta will travel to North Carolina to discuss efforts to address the overdose epidemic and save lives.

Key Witness Lied On Stand, Trump Lawyer Tells Jurors During Closing Arguments In Hush Money Trial

Donald Trump's landmark hush money trial turns on the testimony of a prosecution witness who told lies on the stand and cannot be trusted, a defense lawyer said Tuesday during closing arguments as he pressed jurors for an acquittal in the first criminal case against a former American president.

Governor Cooper Announcement Adds 850 Jobs And $450 Million Investment In Randolph Co.

Retailer, Ross Stores, Inc. (“Ross”) will create 852 jobs in Randolph County, Governor Cooper announced today. The company will invest $450 million to build a Southeastern region distribution center in the City of Randleman.