Kim Coon

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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

Are We Ruining Sports For Our Kids?

Several studies released over the last few years claim that most kids quit team sports because they are no longer having fun. There are many reasons for that. Kids defined fun as trying…

EDGE On The Clock- The Axe Effect

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CATS Bus Shooting Victim Describes Incident

Two Charlotte police officers are on paid leave after shooting and killing 18-year-old Rodney Smith Thursday night. Smith fired on officers after getting off a bus where he just shot another man. That 22 year old victim spoke exclusively with WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman.

Gastonia Man Charged With Killing Puppy

GASTONIA, NC-- A homeless Gastonia man is charged in an unbelievable case of animal cruelty. He's accused a beating a puppy to death over a slice of pizza. Christopher Leach is charged with…

Several Students In Jail After Fight Caught On Camera.

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Several CMS students are now in jail and facing assault charges after fight with a school administrator caught on camera. Three out of the four students have turned themselves in. Honesty Williams, Camonte…