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

Rain Moves Out, Clouds Remain

Severe storms rolled into the Carolinas Thursday afternoon, but the forecast ahead looks a lot tamer.

A Weddington Teacher Is Suspended After Video Posted On Social Media Shows The Teacher Saying A Racial Slur

A Union county teacher is suspended while the school district investigates the use of a racial slur in front of students. The situation happened during a zoom call at Weddington High School earlier this week.

Police: Firearm Disguised As A Toy Seized During A Search Of A Catawba County Home

Investigators say during a search of a Catawba County home on Wednesday they found a rifle disguised as a toy Nerf gun along with felony amounts of narcotics.

Rowan County Deputies Arrest A Man After A Break-In Investigation Lead To A Drug Bust

Deputies say while investigating a break-in at a home in Salisbury on Thursday, they searched the home of the suspect to find illegal drugs, money, and a stolen gun inside.

Financial Incentive For More Medicaid Draws Mixed Reaction

A financial carrot for North Carolina to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands low-income adults is raising already elevated hopes among Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and allies that the General Assembly will finally adopt it this year.

Biden Says U.S. To Hit 100 Million Virus Shots On Friday

With the U.S. closing in on President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, officials announced on Thursday the nation is now in position to help supply neighbors Canada and Mexico.

Mint Museum Partners with More than 40 Local Artists of Color

Working with The Mint Museum, artist Carla Aaron-Lopez, a CMS teacher and co-founder of BLKMRKTCLT, wants to recognize the Queen City's artists of color with LOCAL/STREET, a three-day pop-up exhibition at Mint Museum Randolph featuring the work of more than 40 local artists of color and street artists.