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

"Ok Not To Be Ok": Mental Health Takes Top Role At Olympics

For decades, they were told to shake it off or toughen up — to set aside the doubt, or the demons, and focus on the task at hand: winning. Dominating. Getting it done.

Charlotte Woman Uses Dog's GPS Collar To Find & Destroy Yellow Jacket Nest

A Charlotte woman used her dog's GPS collar to pinpoint a yellow jackets nest's location and get it destroyed after a frightening encounter.

Deputies: 2 Bodies Found After Home In Troutman, N.C. Goes Up In Flames

Two people were found dead after a home in Iredell County went up in flames on Tuesday, deputies say.

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3rd Annual Light Up The Night 5K On August 6th Raises Money To Combat Homelessness In Asheville

The 3rd Annual Light Up the Night 5K is set to take place on Friday, August 6th in-person at Carrier Park in Asheville. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, which exists to serve the homeless, poor, and addicted populations of Western North Carolina.

Air Quality Alert - Hazy Skies Return to the Carolinas

Hazy skies are building back into the Carolinas. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for high levels of ground ozone across portions of the WCCB area.

Bojangles Helps CMPD Animal Care & Control Send Kittens To Their Forever Homes In Bo Style!

CMPD Animal Care & Control has adopted so many cats and kittens into new homes in the past two months, they have run out of Bojangles Big Bo “take-home” boxes... again!

Boy, 14, Charged In Shooting Death Of 44-Year-Old Lancaster, S.C. Woman

A 14-year-old boy was charged with murder after he shot and killed a 44-year-old woman in a Lancaster home, investigators said.

Lollapalooza To Require Vaccination Card Or Negative Test

The hordes of people expected to descend on Chicago’s Grant Park for the Lollapalooza music festival this week will be required to show proof that they’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested negative for the disease within the last three days.

North Carolina Requiring State Health Workers To Get Vaccine

North Carolina’s health department will require workers, volunteers and others at 14 state-run health care facilities to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Sept. 30 unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption, according to a memo.