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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CW’s ‘iZombie’ Beer Tapped At Unknown Brewing Co.

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Charlotte 49ers part ways with Hoops coach Alan Major

 Courtesy: Charlotte49ers CHARLOTTE, N.C.  -- The Charlotte 49ers and head men’s basketball coach Alan Major have mutually agreed to part ways after his five-year stint with the program. Major has had two leaves of absence to attend to medical issues over…

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CW Street Team’s iZombie Makeover | PHOTOS

Check out these pictures of Charlotte's CW Street Team getting prepared to be zombies for the premiere of iZombie.  Be sure to watch iZombie tonight and every Tuesday night at 9pm on WCCB, Charlotte's CW. Thanks to the Get Dead…

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Panthers add safety Kurt Coleman to team

Courtesy: Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers have signed unrestricted free agent safety Kurt Coleman to a two-year contract, the team announced Monday. “Being familiar with (defensive coordinator) Sean (McDermott) and watching this defense, I wanted to be able to help this…