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

Couple Accused Of Trying To Sell Newborn Twins

A Kentucky couple is accused of trying to sell their newborn twin daughters.

Wave Of Charlotteans Moving To Surrounding Cities

We are living in one of the fastest growing areas of the country and the Census data proves it. From July 1, 2022 to July 1 2023, about 53 people moved to Mecklenburg county each day. With the expansion, comes a growing economy and growing pains.

Search Intensifies For Missing College Student Riley Strain

In the search for a missing college student, emergency management officials have shut down a Nashville dam to look for any clues leading to 22-year-old Riley Strain.

ACC Sues Clemson In North Carolina, Day After School Filed Lawsuit In South Carolina Against League

A day after Clemson sued the Atlantic Coast Conference, the ACC filed a lawsuit against the school in a North Carolina court, saying the school is breaking its agreements with the league by challenging its exit fees and contract that binds members through their media rights.

Eight Students Injured In Activity Bus Accident In Catawba County

Eight students were treated with minor injuries after a North Carolina activity bus was sideswiped by a car on the highway in Catawba County on Wednesday afternoon.

Federal Reserve Still Foresees 3 Interest Rate Cuts This Year Despite Bump In Inflation

Federal Reserve officials signaled Wednesday that they still expect to cut their key interest rate three times in 2024, fueling a rally on Wall Street, despite signs that inflation remained elevated at the start of the year.

Mecklenburg County Deputy Terminated Following Domestic Violence Protective Order Arrest

A Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office deputy was terminated on Tuesday after a domestic violence protective order violation.

Mint Hill Man Accused Of Statutory Rape With A Child Under 15

Police charged a man in Mint Hill with statutory rape after they allegedly found him with a runaway 14-year-old juvenile.

AP Finds Grueling Conditions In Indian Shrimp Industry That Report Calls 'Dangerous And Abusive'

India is the top supplier of shrimp to the U.S., with Indian shrimp stocked in freezers at most of the nation’s biggest grocery store and restaurant chains.

Suspect Identified In Rowan County Human Trafficking Investigation

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office have arrested Kadeem Zelique Williams for his involvement in a human trafficking investigation involving a 16-year-old girl.