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

CMPD: Detectives Investigate A Fatal Car Crash In North Charlotte

Detectives say the driver of red 2000 Nissan pickup truck died on Saturday, September 19th after crashing into a tree.

William Byron Eliminated From Playoffs As Kevin Harvick Wins

Kevin Harvick steamrolled his way into the second round of the playoffs by holding off Kyle Busch on Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway for his series-best ninth victory of the season.

Women Build Habitat For Humanity Home In North Charlotte

This weekend a group made up of all women came together to begin work on a Habitat for Humanity home in north Charlotte. It's the 29th women's build for the organization, with crews working again despite challenges from the Coronavirus pandemic.

CMPD: Officers Investigate And Charge A Man For A Shooting At A Daycare

Police say during pick-up time at a daycare, a fight broke out and two people began shooting at one another on the afternoon of September 18th.

Major Push Underway To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine To Americans

President Trump says there will be at least 100 million vaccine doses before the end of the year

Touch-A-Truck Event Returns As Free, Interactive Drive-Thru

The Touch-a-Truck event returns to Cabarrus Arena on October 3rd with over 100 large vehicles and machines to check out, according to a news release.

How Ginsburg's Death Could Reshape The Presidential Election

A presidential campaign that was already tugging at the nation’s most searing divides has been jolted by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, potentially reshaping the election at a moment when some Americans were beginning to cast ballots.

Lancaster Police Department Kicks Off New Program "Operation Drop-In"

The Lancaster Police Department says they will send officers to check in on the elderly and vulnerable adults at their homes in "Operation Drop-In."

Edge On The Clock: BonusFinder To Pay $500 For Professional Cheeseburger Tester

Friday marked National Cheeseburger Day and in honor of the holiday, BonusFinder announced it will pay $500 to a "professional cheeseburger tester" to travel the U.S. to find the best cheeseburger in the country.