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

Prom Season & Peer Pressure

How you can talk to ttens about being pressured to drink on prom night.

Area Red Cross pushing for more blood donations

Spring blood donations are crucial this time of year as supplies often drop during the warm weather.

Sun and clouds with cooler conditions Friday

Saturday, expect rain starting very early into the afternoon. Temperatures will struggle to get out of the upper 50s to near 60 degrees, and with a cool northeast breeze, it’s going to feel even chillier.

Local Deputy Now Charged With 8 Counts In Dog Fighting Case

Ex-Chesterfield Co. Sheriff's deputy now charged with eight counts in dog fighting investigation

SLED tells WCCB that 27-year-old Shane Gaskins is charged with eight counts of animal fighting, ill treatment to animals, and criminal conspiracy.

Former Pro Skater Sentenced To Prison For Sex Crimes

Former pro skater and Charlotte coach sentenced to prison for sex crimes

A former professional skateboarder and coach in Charlotte has been sentenced to 116 years in prison for sex crimes dating back to the 1990s.

Gruesome case of child abuse in Charlotte prompts state lawmaker to introduce new bill

Six-year-old Dominique Moody died in December, after being found living in feces and urine at a home in east Charlotte. She was also severely under-weight. Three women are charged in the case.

Remembering Campus Shooting Victims 7 Years Later

Day of remembrance at UNC Charlotte seven years after deadly shooting

Wreaths were laid at the Memorial Constellation Garden outside the Kennedy Building.

Drought Management Group will meet to discuss elevating urgency level

Parts of Mecklenburg County are under extreme and exceptional drought according to the U.S. drought monitor. The group responsible for monitoring drought levels meets on the 1st on the 16th to decide whether to elevate to the next stage which would include mandatory restrictions.

Amtrak may make it easier to bring guns on its trains despite the alleged attempt on Trump's life

Amtrak is considering allowing people to store guns in lockboxes on most of its trains, which critics say would weaken security measures that instead should be strengthened in light of the shooting at last weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.