Kim Coon

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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

What The Tech: What Three Words For Boating

If you're going to be out on the water this summer it's a good idea to prepare for anything. You don't want to be far from shore and in distress without knowing how to call for help and let someone know where to find you.

Do My Job: Aquarist

In this week's Do My Job, Lauren is heading back to Sea Life Aquarium and learning what it takes to be an Aquarist and take care of  all of the sea creatures!

Do My Job: Florist

In this Do My Job, Lauren is partnering with Iris Blossom to learn what it takes to be a florist, even when its not during the busy holidays!

Healthy Headlines: National Gun Violence Awareness

National Gun Violence Awareness Day is Friday, June 3. It’s an important topic for all of us – at home, at work, and at school. Here to talk about it in this week’s Healthy Headlines is Novant Health Injury Prevention Coordinator, Kelly Moriarty.

Panthers' Practice Facility Dead After Chapter 11 Filing

The Carolina Panthers’ proposed $800 million practice facility project in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is officially dead after team owner David Tepper’s real estate company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on Wednesday night.