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

Police: 20-Year-Old Charlotte Man Dies After Losing Control Of Dirt Bike In Mint Hill

Police say a 20-year-old Charlotte man died on Wednesday after losing control of his dirt bike and crashing into the side of a pick-up truck in Mint Hill .

CMPD: 2 Officers Seriously Injured After Drunk Driver Hits Patrol Car Head-On In East Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say two officers were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries after a drunk driver collided head-on with their patrol car in east Charlotte on Wednesday.

Rock Hill Town Hall Event On "Rotten Egg Odor" Sheds Light On Lawsuit Against New Indy Plant

Angry and concerned residents of York, Lancaster, Union counties as well as southern Mecklenburg, filled a conference room on Wednesday night to learn more about a class action lawsuit against a local cardboard manufacturing plant.

Congress Approves Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday

The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the nation.

Union County Volunteer Competes For "Mr. Fitness" Title And $20,000 Donation

A Union County man is competing for the title of "Mr. Fitness" in an online competition, and says he will donate the $20,000 prize to the nonprofit Common Heart if he wins.

City Of York Presents Free Summer Concert Series

Officials with the City of York say the next round of live music in their summer concert series, to be enjoyed al fresco, is scheduled for Thursday, June 24th at Downtown York's City Market.

Appeals Court Refuses To Reinstate North Carolina Abortion Ban

North Carolina’s ban on most abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy must remain unenforceable, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday, rejecting arguments that the law should be left intact because prosecutors aren’t going after doctors who violate it.