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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U.S. Clears Moderna Vaccine For COVID-19, 2nd Shot In Arsenal

The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.

City Of Concord Parks And Recreation Limit Hours Of Operation

Officials with the City of Concord Parks and Recreation say they are limiting access to the following facilities to help slow the spread of coronavirus and protect the health of staff and visitors.

Hornets Adopt A Family Presented By Hanes @ The Spectrum Center 12 18 2020 By Jon Strayhorn

Charlotte Hornets Staff Participate In Holiday Gift Delivery To Families In Need

Charlotte Hornets employees and their families participated in the Hornets Holiday Gift Delivery on December 18th, presented by Hanes, by giving presents to 29 families from the Salvation Army Center of Hope Women and Children's Shelter, according to a news release.

Catawba County Woman Named Library Friend Of The Year For Volunteer Service

Officials with the North Carolina Public Library Directors Association (NCPLDA) say Sylvia King has been awarded the Library Friend of the Year 2020 for her volunteer work with the Catawba County Library.

Congress Averts Shutdown; Fight Continues Over Pandemic Aid

Congress passed a two-day stopgap spending bill Friday night, averting a partial government shutdown and buying yet more time for frustratingly slow endgame negotiations on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.

Edge On The Clock: Eminem Apologizes To Rhianna In New Track

It's over decade-old lyrics that leaked in 2019, in which Eminem rapped that he "sided" with Chris Brown. Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault involving Rihanna in 2009.

Tom Cruise And Scientology Linked To The Rant?

Leah Remini Says Tom Cruise's Unhinged On-Set Explosion Is Just An Act

Remini says Scientologists don't believe the pandemic is real, and that Cruise's behavior is just for show.

The Moose Test, explained

Have you ever heard of the Moose Test? Unless you live in Sweden or are extremely well-versed in the different types of automotive safety testing, we’re willing to bet you haven’t. This unique safety test is one for the books,…

Federal Officials: Catawba County Man Sentenced To Over 6 Years In Prison For Child Porn

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell sentenced Darren Matthews, 46, of Conover, N.C. to 78 months in prison for child pornography charges, according to a news release.

CMPD: Juvenile Fatally Shot In Northwest Charlotte Identified, 18-Year-Old Charged With Murder

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives identify the victim in the fatal shooting as 17-year-old Sharrieff Jones Jr. and charge 18-year-old Deontae Eddings for his involvement in the incident that occurred on December 13th.