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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Panthers Thomas Davis And Elijah Kick Off Keep Pounding 5K | PHOTOS

CHARLOTTE,NC--Carolina Panthers Linebacker Thomas Davis played catch and spent some time with Elijah Parker for the kick of Levine Children's Hospital and the Carolina Panthers 4th Annual Keep Pounding 5k. The Keep Pounding® 5K Run is a fundraising event that benefits…

Duke Energy Protest | PHOTOS

CHARLOTTE,NC--A large group of people gathered in front of the Duke Energy building Thursday morning to protest the company's corrupt actions and blatant disregard for the environment and the state of North Carolina's citizens, according to Appalachian Voices and Greenpeace.…

Carolina Panthers Stadium Renovations On Schedule

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers say renovations at Bank of America stadium are on schedule and should be complete by July 1st.   The south LED screen and the ribbon boards have been installed.  The escalators are expected to…

Firefighters Battle Blaze In Gastonia Plant

GASTONIA, N.C. - Firefighters battled a commercial structure fire on Sunday morning in Gaston County. Crowder's Mountain Fire & Rescue, Union Road Volunteer Fire Department and Ranlo Fire & Rescue were dispatched to a multiple story commercial plant with heavy…

CMPD Asking For Public’s Help Locating Wanted Man

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public's help after they say a man cut off his electronic monitor on Saturday.  28-year-old Eddie Stokley is wanted by CMPD on outstanding warrants for Interfering with an Electronic…