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

South Carolina Man Charged For Cashing Altered Checks

A South Carolina man is facing four felony charges after cashing altered checks from businesses in Iredell County.

A Ch 53e Super Stallion With The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Wikipedia Public Domain

Marine Corps Confirms The Worst: All 5 Troops Killed In Helicopter Crash In California Mountains

The military says efforts are underway to recover the remains of five U.S. Marines who were killed when their helicopter went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego Tuesday night.

Burke County Business Owner Charged With Fraud

Authorities have charged a business owner in Burke County after allegedly receiving multiple fraud complaints involving his company.

ACC Sets Future Basketball Tournaments, Championships For NC Amid Coast-To-Coast Expansion

The Atlantic Coast Conference will hold five straight men’s basketball tournaments in North Carolina starting in 2025, while the women’s tournament that has had a longtime home in Greensboro as the city of the league’s founding will split time between there and Charlotte.

Panthers Name 3 Coordinators, Hiring Brad Idzik On Offense And Retaining Ejiro Evero On Defense

The Panthers have agreed to terms with Brad Idzik as their new offensive coordinator and Tracy Smith as special teams coordinator, and also announced that Ejiro Evero has been retained as defensive coordinator.

He's The Carolina Panthers MVP...Kinda | Keep Prowling Podcast

On this episode, D.J. Beal and Lawrence Gilligan from WCCB News Rising talk about who would be the Carolina Panthers MVP along with several other awards.

Up 'n Adam: Dogs! A Science Tail

Adam Wurtzel went to Discovery Place Science to check out their newest exhibit, Dogs! A Science Tail.

The Game. The Ads. The Music. The Puppies. Here’s Why Millions Are Excited For Super Bowl Sunday

Even if it’s not the game itself, millions of Americans will find something to be excited about when it comes to Super Bowl Sunday — and that’s before even factoring in the influence of Taylor Swift.

Morning Brew: Back In My Day...! + National Pizza Day Is This Friday

On today's Morning Brew, the Rising crew discusses things they experienced "back in the day" and how they differ from now. Plus, in lieu of tomorrow being National Pizza Day, the team discovers "Detroit Pizza".