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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Houser Pleads Guilty in Death of Kilah Davenport

The Union County man convicted of beating his stepdaughter, Kilah Davenport, pleaded guilty Wednesday to Second Degree Murder in her death. Kilah suffered severe brain injuries and died in March of 2014.

NC Changes Gun Permit Law

A change to the state's gun permit law took effect on Monday. Now, background checks only have to go back five years.

Stepfather pleads guilty in toddler's death

"Of course it's very bittersweet there's never going to be any real complete justice, Kilah can rest in peace now," said grandmother, Kilah Davenport. Leslie Davenport says her family has waited years to hear Joshua Houser admit guilt and say…

Rest Stop Victim Wants to Talk to Shooter

Cabarrus County, NC -- Deputies are still searching for the second suspect in the I085 rest stop shooting. They arrested Darren Manuel Wednesday at his Charlotte home for shooting Greg McKee who had stopped with his family at the rest…