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

Chess grandmaster's cause of death revealed

WCCB has learned the cause of death for a chess grandmaster from Charlotte. 29-year-old Daniel Naroditsky died in October.

CMPD searching for missing Charlotte man

62-year-old Gregory Earnest walked away from his home on Westone Drive in northwest Charlotte around three Tuesday afternoon.

The Edge: Beckham family feud erupts on social media

The Beckham family feud is erupting for all of the public to see. Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, says he has no wish to reconcile with his family.

Internet Divided Over Hotel Hallway Etiquette

The Edge: Internet is divided over hotel hallway etiquette

A California mom, Alex Kornswiet, sparked a debate on social media after posting a video of her 3 boys, walking (running?) back to their hotel room. In the caption she wrote, "I see three beautiful boys having fun on a vacation.”

Protesters Mark The First Year Of Trump's Second Term

Local protestors organize 'Free America Walkout'

Dozens of people packed First Ward Park in Uptown Charlotte Tuesday evening as a part of the National Free America walkout. The nationwide protests marked the end of the first year of President Trump's second term.

Wednesday warm-up and tracking a winter storm

Wednesday starts cold once again, with morning temperatures in the lower 20s. Despite the chilly start, sunshine will allow the atmosphere to warm-up, pushing afternoon highs to around 50°. This warming is driven by high pressure moving overhead, which brings clear skies and calm conditions.