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.

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BTS Campaign With UN Nets Millions Of Dollars -- And Tweets

K-pop superstars BTS have raised $3.6 million and generated millions of tweets during four years of teaming up with the U.N. children’s agency to fight violence, abuse and bullying and promote self-esteem in young people, the agency is announcing Wednesday.

Soundbites At The Track

Soundbites at the Track: Black Restaurant Week at ZMax Dragway

Black Restaurant Week is presenting Soundbites At The Track, a pop-up food truck experience in partnership with NASCAR! This free community event will celebrate black-owned food trucks and organizations in the Charlotte metro area, and well as aim to expand the fanbase of racing

Auger & Auger's Doghouse: Meet Mercedes!

Auger & Auger's Doghouse: Meet Mercedes!

In this week's Auger & Auger's Doghouse, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Mercedes. Mercedes is 8-years-old and appears to be house-trained. She is good with kids but will require slow intros to other pets. Mercedes is also known to be mysterious.