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
Carolina Tiger Rescue Takes In Big Cats From Tiger King Park
A North Carolina big cat sanctuary will temporarily care for four animals seized from the private zoo in Oklahoma featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King.”
Credit Karma To Expand Operations In Charlotte Creating 600 New Jobs
West Coast-based personal finance company Credit Karma announced Tuesday that its Charlotte operations would be expanding, which will add 600 new jobs to the area.
Beers to Bank On - Vaulted Oak Brewery to Open Inside Converted BB&T On June 8th
Inside the sun-filled, indoor patio of Vaulted Oak Brewery, I have a strong urge to send a beer through one of the pneumatic tubes. Formerly a BB&T bank, Vaulted Oak has kept some of the unique features to give their bank-themed brewhaus character.
SC Governor Signs Bill Supporting Free Parking At The Beach
Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday signed into law a bill clarifying that beach towns can’t eliminate free parking along state roads without permission from South Carolina officials.
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a third suspect in the homicide case of a 21-year-old who was shot and killed nearby UNCC in July of 2020.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 75-Year-Old Charlotte Man
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says that the Silver Alert issued for 75-year-old John Wildey has been cancelled after he was located.
AAA Travel Update: Alaska Cruising Scheduled To Resume This July
AAA's Travel Agency is celebrating the passage of a new federal law that allows travelers to cruise Alaska this summer.
Viral Videos: Staring Contest & Grandparents Play Beer Pong
A cute baby has a staring contest with a guy at a restaurant plus, an elderly couple plays beer pong.
8PM: The Flash "Family Matters, Part 2"
Barry and Iris come together to try and stop a dangerous force from destroying Central City on a new episode of The Flash at 8 PM tonight on WCCB Charlotte's CW.
