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

Monkey gets spooked at a Spirit Halloween store

An escaped monkey in a diaper caused a lot of excitement at a Spirit Halloween store in Plano, Texas.

CMPD officer’s actions under investigation after fight at West Charlotte High School

Parents are outraged as a shocking video continues to circulate online, showing a CMPD officer slamming a West Charlotte High School student to the ground.

Police investigating deadly shooting in west Charlotte

One person is dead after a homicide in west Charlotte early Saturday morning.

Deputy fatally shoots a 13-year-old boy wanted for grandmother's killing in North Carolina

A North Carolina deputy has shot and killed a 13-year-old boy who was wanted in the death of his grandmother.

The first frost of the season expected tonight across the Metro area

Saturday morning will bring a true taste of late fall, with temperatures dropping into the 30s across the region. Many spots will experience their first freeze of the season, and even areas that stay just above freezing will likely see widespread frost.

Healthy Headlines: Know Your Cardiomyopathy Risk

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Sameer Chaudhari with Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute – Ballantyne, about the importance about knowing your risk for cardiomyopathy and about how family history plays a factor in overall heart health.