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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The Edge: Pentagon spends billions on crab legs, lobster tails, and fancy flutes

The Pentagon is facing scrutiny tonight after reports of a massive end-of-year spending surge under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Body Of Missing Kayaker Found In Lake Norman

Kayaker drowns in Lake Norman

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Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies.

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Pleasure Boat Heads To Wealthy Shore On Lake Norman In North Carolina

Body of missing kayaker found in Lake Norman

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As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see privatizing TSA screening as a solution

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4-time deported man sentenced for trafficking cocaine in Charlotte, illegal re-entry into US

A man, who was previously deported multiple times, was sentenced to over a decade in prison for trafficking cocaine across the Charlotte area and illegally reentering the United States.

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Iran fired upon commercial ships on Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf.

Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid

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