Kim Coon

Email Kim

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

EDGE On Demand- Living At Home

[gtxvideo vid="xmuRt8eG" playlist="" pid="XkGI5ukr" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xmuRt8eG-120.jpg?cachebust=1464233557143" vtitle="Demand525"] For the first time in more than 130 years, 18 to 34 year olds are more likely to live with their parents than by themselves or with a partner. That's according to a new analysis…

EDGE On The Clock- Looking For Clown Love

[gtxvideo vid="pPzJjdYT" playlist="" pid="XkGI5ukr" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pPzJjdYT-120.jpg?cachebust=1464232462529" vtitle="clock525"] And maybe it's time we ease up on all of the niche dating websites.... Today we discovered there are two competing sites devoted to single clowns. 'clowndating.com' and 'clownpassions.com.' You can even discuss clown…

When Should You Stop Living At Home?

For the first time in more than 130 years, 18 to 34 year olds are more likely to live with their parents than by themselves or with a partner. That's according to a new…

Police Problems on Mend After Walk Off

PAGELAND, SC -- The embattled police department in Pageland, South Carolina is on the mend. Officers walked off the job in March, protesting the former chief. After that, Pageland's Chief Larry Brown retired…

FBI Release New Info On Asha Degree Case

New details in the case of a Shelby girl missing for 16 years. On National Missing Children's Day, the FBI released a description of a car of interest the night nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared. Family is reacting to the possible new lead.