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.

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New York Delivers Rowdy Night Of Campaigning

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EDGE On Demand- Always Welcome

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Should Charlotte Businesses Clean Up Messy Politics?

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EDGE On The Clock- Guns and Teachers

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Concerns That Pepper Spray Was Used In School Fight

CHARLOTTE, NC-- A fight between West Mecklenburg High School students has parents concerned tonight. Officers were called to the school this afternoon after one student may have used pepper spray on another. We…

App Chariot for Women Challenges Uber

The app was scheduled to launch in Boston first Tuesday, but it's received such nationwide interest including here in Charlotte, the founder says they are now preparing a nationwide launch in a month or two.

Parents Express Concern As Several Schools May Close

Concerns tonight from parents with kids in Rowan-Salisbury schools over a proposal to close six elementary campuses. Parents voiced those concerns at a rally tonight at the Rowan County Fair Grounds. The closures…