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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Teen Takes Joy Ride and Crashes into Home

 CHARLOTTE, NC --- Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say a 14-year-old girl stole her parents car and crashed into an house in East Charlotte Saturday. Police say the girl attempted to make a U-turn and hit the gas instead of the brake.  No…

Spring Home & Garden Show | PHOTOS

Check out what's new in home improvements at the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show, February 20-22nd and February 27-March 1st at The Park Expo and Conference Center.      

CMC Patients Die from Superbug

 CHARLOTTE, NC---Carolinas Medical Center confirms two patients have died from CRE.  One of the patients contracted the Superbug this year, while the other was diagnosed in 2014. WCCB Charlotte confirmed one of the victims, Alda Crump died Friday.  Crump's daughter,…