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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Some Worry Proposed Law Would Criminalize Homelessness

Faith leaders say proposed law would criminalize homelessness

Faith leaders are speaking out against a proposed law that they say would criminalize homelessness in North Carolina.

Humid evening with isolated severe weather expected Tuesday

The region will squeeze in one more hot and humid summer day before a cold front finally pushes through. Afternoon highs will climb into the middle 90s, but with oppressive humidity, it'll feel more like 100 to 105 degrees. Storms are expected to begin developing during the afternoon before becoming more widespread through the evening hours. The greatest concern is between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesday, when a few thunderstorms could become strong to severe.

Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy’s son charged in shooting of his mother in Virginia, authorities say

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Two charged with murder after human remains found in Morganton

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Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle

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Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle

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Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

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