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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49ers Drop Game in OT to Louisiana Tech

COURTESY: Charlotte 49ers Athletics RUSTON, LA. -- Five 49ers scored in double-figures led by a career-high 24 points from freshman Jon Davis  and Braxton Ogbueze’s 22 points, but the Charlotte 49ers were narrowly defeated in overtime by the Louisiana Tech…

Gibbs and Late Run Lift Davidson Over Mason, 81-75

COURTESY: Davidson Athletics DAVIDSON, N.C. – In addition to Jack Gibbs scoring a game-high 26 points and handing out 7 assists, Davidson drilled 12 3-pointers as the Wildcats defeated George Mason, 81-75, in Atlantic 10 men’s basketball action Saturday evening.…

No. 22 South Carolina remains unbeaten with win over Vandy

South Carolina (15-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) passed its first tough test of the season, taking its first lead on PJ Dozier's floater with 10:54 left. Dozier then hit a reverse layup as the rare near sellout crowd at Colonial Life Center roared.