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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Coming Soon: Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall in South End

Unique beers and exploratory cocktail recipes aren’t the only experimental elements on tap at Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall. The soon-to-open venue will host not only one food menu concept like a traditional restaurant, but multiple, offering guests a dynamic and diverse dining experience via three food stations each offering their own distinct cuisine.

Carowinds Reopens & Camp Snoopy Defeats Derek

Carowinds Reopens & Camp Snoopy Defeats Derek

“We’re gonna need clean-up.” The Rising crew got to check out Carowinds before it reopens this weekend and Camp Snoopy got the best of Derek. He survived. He did not thrive.  Carowinds will open for the 2021 Season on Saturday, May 22.