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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Media Day at Red Bull GRC | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from media day at Red Bull Global Rally Cross at Charlotte Motor Speedway Friday, July 25th. And don't miss the Red Bull GRC this weekend at The Dirt Tack @ Charlotte Motor Speedway. Buy Tix HERE.…

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Police Need Help In Identifying These Men

CHARLOTTE,NC-- Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects that robbed a Boost Mobile store on W. Trade Street. Detectives say around 5:45 p.m Thursday,  two black males entered the Boost Mobile store at 1740 W. Trade…

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11 People Arrested On Meth Charges In Catawba County

CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. -- Police arrested 11 people after conducting an investigation to crack down on suspects who make and sell meth in Catawba County.  The 11 suspects are facing a total of 59 separate charges including manufacturing meth, trafficking…