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.

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Do You Feel Sympathy For The Ocean Tourists Lost Under Water?

Five wealthy tourists hopped on board so they could view the Titanic wreckage. American and Canadian crews have been searching.

Flash Flood Risk Continues, But Improvements Are In Sight

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Paris Police Look At Gas Leak As Possible Cause Of Explosion And Fire That Injured 24

Police say a strong explosion has hit a building in Paris’ Left Bank, leaving at least 24 people injured. The blast ignited a fire that sent smoke soaring over the French capital's monuments and prompted an evacuation of nearby buildings on Wednesday.

Pastor Fined 60k For Homeless Relief Efforts

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Aaron Rodgers Is Set To Speak At A Psychedelics Conference

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US Approves Chicken Made From Cultivated Cells, The Nation's First 'Lab-Grown' Meat

Chicken grown from animal cells, not from slaughtered birds, can now be sold in the U.S. The Agriculture Department issued approvals Wednesday to California firms Upside Foods and Good Meat to sell the products, known as “lab-grown” or “cultivated” meat.