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

The Snark: Below Deck, Family Chantel, Millenials & "Dancing With Myself" Audition

Deck crew mistakes, bad rap, milennials, topless beaches & a new dance competition series.

Edge On The Clock: Astroworld Festival Stage In Houston Taken Down

The Astroworld Festival stage in Houston is coming down, more than a month after 10 people were killed when people rushed the stage during a performance by Travis Scott.

What Grade Would You Give CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston?

The CMS superintendent is on the defensive over his handling of violence in schools.

Warm And Cloudy Leading Into The Weekend

Another Weekend with 70+ Temps

Warming up through the start of the weekend. Rain chances return Saturday.

6-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured After Being Hit In Stanley Crosswalk

A local community is coming together to support a little boy critically injured after being hit by a car. It happened as he left a school Christmas show.

Near Record Warmth to Close Out The Week

A potent storm system is moving across the Plains bringing all kinds of weather - record heat, snow, tornadoes, a dust storm and hurricane force winds just to name…

Preliminary Rating of EF4 For The Violent Tornado That Hit Western Kentucky

A portion of the long-track tornado that ripped through Kentucky on December 10th has been surveyed and given a preliminary damage rating of EF4.

Cms Superintendent Earnest Winston Interview With Alexandra Elich

Amid Concerns Of Escalating Violence In Schools, CMS Superintendent Winston Talks To WCCB

Charlotte parents and educators are concerned about the increase in fights and the number of guns being found on school campuses. WCCB's Alexandra Elich asked Superintendent Earnest Winston if he has the leadership skills to guide the district through this tough time.

Human Remains Found Near Creek In Cabarrus County Identified As Missing Person

Human remains found near a creek in Cabarrus County earlier this month have been identified as a Mount Pleasant man who went missing in August, according to state investigators.