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

No Charges For Driver After Pedestrian Hit And Killed On Highway 74 In Matthews

Matthews Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, and killed, on Highway 74 Saturday night.

South Carolina "Home or Work" Order Ends Monday; Outdoor Seating Allowed at Restaurants

As more states push to reopen their economies, Governor Henry McMaster says he will lift the statewide "Home or Work" order on Monday. Also, people in the Palmetto State will be able to dine outside at restaurants.

Zach Goes Golfing On His Own Golf Course

Zach Creates His Own Golf Course And Goes Golfing

After successfully going through a basketball workout and a home run derby WCCB's Zach Aldridge is hitting the links.

Family, Friends Celebrate Life Of Charlotte Teenager Killed In Shooting

17-year-old Javion Sanders died Monday

Wells Fargo Tournament Donates To Local Charities

The Cancelled Wells Fargo Championship Is Giving Back

The Wells Fargo Championship is cancelled and that has a big affect on area charities.

North Carolina Covid-19 Package Gets Final General Assembly OK

The General Assembly on Saturday finalized a relief package to address the new coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina, agreeing to send money to schools, hospitals, local governments and researchers.

Canada Bans Assault-Style Weapons After Shooting Rampage

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an immediate ban Friday on the sale and use of assault-style weapons in Canada, two weeks after a gunman killed 22 people in Nova Scotia.

White House Blocking Fauci Testimony To House Panel, Spokesman Says

A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.

A Couble Kiss In Front Of The Sea In Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 2,

Western Europe Relaxes Virus Measures, Russia Numbers Spike

Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Women’s Soccer Claim Of Unequal Pay Tossed, Can Argue Travel

A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women’s national soccer team in a surprising loss for the defending World Cup champions but allowed their allegation of discriminatory working conditions to go to trial.