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

Alex Bowman Shuffled To The No. 48 To Replace Jimmie Johnson

The most coveted seat in NASCAR belongs to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet.

Charlotte 49ers Prepare For North Texas

Charlotte (0-2; C-USA: 0-1) travels to North Texas (1-2; C-USA: 0-1), Saturday, with both teams in search of their first C-USA win.

Young Voters Could Have Big Impact on Election -- If They Show Up

Next month, "Generation Z" will have its first chance to make a significant impact on the Presidential election. Amid a year of protests and a pandemic, many are eager to have their voices heard.

Council Members, Mayor, Accused Of Not Wearing Masks While At Charlotte Bar

Just three days after opening, the owner of Hattie's Tap and Tavern in Plaza Midwood is already having trouble with some political patrons. Pictures and people with first hand accounts say there was a repeated lack of mask wearing and some disparaging comments made by Charlotte City council members at a local bar following a marathon meeting Monday night.

Warming Up The Next Couple Of Days Before Increasing Weekend Rain

Slightly Warming Before Rain Increases this Weekend

Slightly warming up through the week with increasing rain chances this weekend as the remnants of Delta move over the Carolinas.

NASCAR Driver Erik Jones, CRAFTSMAN® and Ace Hardware Team Up to Support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®

Celebrating the 14th annual Racing for a Miracle program, the companies will donate $100,000 to support the vital work of CMN Hospitals while also providing four children from Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital an unforgettable experience at this weekend’s Charlotte NASCAR Cup Race.

Guitar Rock God Eddie Van Halen Dies Of Cancer At 65

Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups, fueled the unmistakable fiery solo in Michael Jackson’s hit “Beat It” and became elevated to the status of rock god, has died. He was 65.