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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EDGE On Demand- Executive Order 93

[gtxvideo vid="HkfRoHGN" playlist="" pid="XkGI5ukr" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HkfRoHGN-120.jpg?cachebust=1460519100234" vtitle="DEAMAND412"] Governor Pat McCrory says he listened to feedback before issuing 'Executive Order 93' today. In a roughly four minute speech, he explained the new order and again defended House Bill 2, placing the backlash…

Is The Governor's Clarification Surprising?

[gtxvideo vid="Q1cqegtn" playlist="" pid="XkGI5ukr" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Q1cqegtn-120.jpg?cachebust=1460517659419" vtitle="TATORS412"] Governor Pat McCrory says he listened to feedback before issuing 'Executive Order 93' today. In a roughly four minute speech, he explained the new order and again defended House Bill 2, placing the backlash…

EDGE On The Clock- Don't Text And Drive

[gtxvideo vid="nV8UxsRG" playlist="" pid="XkGI5ukr" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nV8UxsRG-120.jpg?cachebust=1460517500598" vtitle="clock412"] Lawmakers in New York are saying yes to "Textalyzers." Under a new set of proposed anti-texting rules, drivers involved in car crashes would have to submit their phone for testing to determine whether they used their…

DA Talks Crime Increase, Funding Needs

The push for more CMPD officers is getting a boost as crime continues to rise in Charlotte. City Council is still deciding if it can afford the extra patrols. WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman sat down one on one with District Attorney Andrew Murray who supports the push for more officers, but also more funding for his office.