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- Romney Vs. Trump

[gtxvideo vid="tpfXPLxr" playlist="" pid="XkGI5ukr" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tpfXPLxr-120.jpg?cachebust=1457066150651" vtitle="Demand33"] The gloves are off in Detroit, Michigan tonight where republican presidential front runner Donald Trump is debating his Republican rivals, just hours after spending the day in a war of words with the party's…

Romney Vs. Trump- Edgitators Weigh In

The gloves are off in Detroit, Michigan tonight where republican presidential front runner Donald Trump is debating his Republican rivals, just hours after spending the day in a war of words with the party's 2012 nominee, Mitt Romney.

Health Officials Try And Track Down Zika Mosquitos

The State Department of Health and Human services is hiring two scientists to figure out where two types of mosquitoes capable of transmitting the Zika virus live in North Carolina. Health officials say…

NCDOT Investigating Toll Lanes Bankruptcy

Problems with toll lanes in Texas have state leaders taking another look at the controversial I-77 toll lanes and company hired to build them. A subsidiary of that company, Cintra, filed for bankruptcy. Now Governor Pat McCrory is sending NCDOT officials to investigate.

Cam Newton to Headline New Nickelodeon Series

The Nickelodeon network will introduce series with football stars Cam Newton and Rob Gronkowski and broaden its mix of offerings as it deals with increased competition and changes in how children watch television programs.