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.

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Winter Weather Alert for the Mountains, Much Colder for All

Winter Weather Advisory/Winter Storm Warnings through Tuesday for the mountains.

Wilson's World: Virtual Music Lesson With Bold Music

Wilson's World: Virtual Music Lessons with Bold Music

Wilson was joined by George Ramsay of Bold Music and two of their students, Jordan and Benjamin, to talk the experiences the kids are having while taking virtual lessons as well as attending Bold's summer music camps.

Hot In Hollywood: 'darth Vader' Actor Dies And 'mavel' Honors Chadwick Boseman

Hot in Hollywood: 'Darth Vader' Actor Dies and 'Marvel' Honors Chadwick Boseman

David Prowse, the actor who played 'Darth Vader', has died and 'Marvel' is honoring Chadwick Boseman with a special intro to the 'Black Panther' movie.

Best of Snark: Wasted Educations, a High Dollar Hijacking, Hiding Black Friday Purchases, and Celebrating Fancy Food

It's a Monday morning Best of Snark with wasted educations, wimps in the ring, a high dollar highjacking, highing Black Friday purchases, and enjoying fancy food with Derek.

Wilson's World: Visiting Anne Springs Close Greenway Previewing Giving Tuesday

Wilson spoke with Elizabeth Bowers of Anne Springs Close Greenway this morning where they talked about the Greenway celebrating their 25th Anniversary Year with a Fundraising Challenge as part of Giving Tuesday.

Got Game: Who Do You Blame For The Panthers Loss To The Vikings

The Panthers lost yet another close one on Sunday, falling to the Minnesota Vikings 28-27.

POLITICAL WRAP: Will Holiday Travel Lead to More COVID Cases?

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. could see "surge upon surge" of coronavirus cases in the weeks to come. He also says the arrival of vaccines offer "a light at the end of the tunnel."

Dave Prowse, Actor Who Played Darth Vader, Dies At 85

Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of arch-villain Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died. He was 85.

Hornets Get New Forward Gordon Hayward And 2nd-Round Draft Picks; Waives 2 Players

Charlotte Hornets officials says the team has acquired forward Gordon Hayward, and unprotected second-round draft picks from the Boston Celtics in the 2023-24 season, in exchange for a protected 2022 second-draft pick, as part of a new sign-and-trade deal.

Dr. Fauci: U.S. May See 'Surge Upon Surge' Of Virus In Weeks Ahead

The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus in the weeks after Thanksgiving, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.