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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More Than Half Of Americans Against War: Poll

Poll: 6 in 10 Americans oppose decision to strike Iran

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The Edge: UNC tennis star and NCAA reach settlement agreement

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Protesters gather in Charlotte's First Ward Park to speak out on the war in Iran

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The Edge: Will Cam Newton ever get married?

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Rubio: "The hardest hits are yet to come" in Iran conflict

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White House attributes redness on Trump's neck to skin cream but doesn't say what it's treating

The White House says a red spot on President Donald Trump’s neck comes from a prescribed skin cream.

Cloudy Tuesday with a warming trend moving in

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Police are looking for a woman wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident in Salisbury back in February.

Day 1 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

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Bill Clinton tries to distance himself from Epstein in videos released from his testimony last week

Former President Bill Clinton sought to distance himself from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in last week's closed-door depositions with lawmakers.