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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Cartons of eggs sit inside cooler at Norma's Sweets Bakery Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)

Egg prices hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but relief may be coming

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.

EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs

The European Union has announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products. The bloc responded on Wednesday within hours to the Trump administration’s increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%.

Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21

Tens of billions in aid for victims of Hurricane Helene should start flowing later this month, but delays are already making it hard this year for some farmers to plant crops.

JUCO association and 16 coaches groups ask NCAA to make transfer rules equitable

The National Junior College Athletic Association, with the support of 16 national coaches associations, is asking the NCAA to make transfer rules equitable for two-year college athletes.

Doors officially open at second Cabarrus Library and Active Living Center

Members of the community attended the grand opening of new Cabarrus County Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge—the first County facility in the area.

Girls in STEM Summit returns to Charlotte for year three

Girls in STEM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is hosting the 3rd Girls in STEM Summit on Saturday, March 22, 2024, at LendingTree Headquarters.

University City Wine Fest Returns with New “Wine on the Water” Experience on April 11-12

Picture this: a stunning lakeside sunset, a glass of fine wine in hand, and the soft melody of live music filling the air.

EXCLUSIVE: Video shows 'street takeover' in University City intersection, same incident where bystander got shot

New video shared exclusively with WCCB shows a Street Takeover early Sunday morning. The video shows a car doing donuts at University City Boulevard near Neal Road and you see people hanging out the windows of the green sedan wave at the dash camera.

Girl Scouts organization faces possible class action lawsuit over popular cookies

A new class-action lawsuit claims some Girl Scout cookies contain heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins. The lawsuit cites a study by 'Moms Across America' and 'GMO Science' that claims 100-percent of the cookies tested contained toxins.

Governor to deliver first State of the State Address

Stein will highlight his vision for the future of North Carolina, ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and urge the General Assembly to invest in economic opportunity, workforce development, families and children, public schools, and public safety.