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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Nazi Signs Threatening Violence Found At Shalom Park

Nazi signage with threats of violence found at Shalom Park

The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte says police are investigating after anti-Semitic signs with Nazi imagery and threats of violence were put up at Shalom Park on Providence Road.

Duke Energy Preparing For Possible Outages

Duke Energy officials have a message ahead of the storm: get ready

Officials with Duke Energy are sending a clear message to people ahead of the storm: get ready.

NCDOT treats roads, asks drivers to give their crews space

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to make sure people can travel as safely as possible when the storm hits.

The Edge: "Hot Take" dating trend is reshaping first dates

A new dating trend is reshaping how singles approach first conversations and early connections. It's called "hot take dating."

Internet Mad That Bride To Be Requests A Dress Code

The Edge: Is she a "Bridezilla" for requesting a specific dress code?

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Jenaya Devereaux has gone viral for giving her engagement party guests a dress code. Some social media users argue that it is unfair to expect guests…

The Edge: Rihanna delivers perfect clapback to bodyguard after he let a door close on her

Rihanna issued the perfect clapback to her security guard after he let a door close on her in a viral video. The singer was leaving New York City's Four Seasons, when her guard walked through the door and kept on going.

The Edge: Are household chores a thing of the past?

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- A man's list of chores he was given as a child has gone viral, highlighting the significant differences in parenting styles between then and now. He says the…

60s tomorrow before a major winter storm

Weekend Winter Storm: Long duration event of sleet and ice This storm has a lot going on, and not all of the details are locked in yet. What is clear is that everyone in the area should expect some level of disruption. Freezing rain and sleet could build up on trees and power lines, raising the risk for outages that may be widespread. Roads are also likely to deteriorate quickly, with slick, icy surfaces making travel difficult or even impossible in some spots.

How to keep your pets safe during this weekend's winter storm

If you have outdoor pets bring them inside. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control says if your animal normal lives outside, now is the time to make an exception. Their safety depends on it.

Surveillance video shows suspect burglarizing home of late NASCAR legend Greg Biffle

Authorities are searching for the suspect accused of stealing $30,000 in cash, guns, and NASCAR memorabilia from Greg Biffle's home just weeks after the former NASCAR driver and his family were killed in a plane crash.