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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Dalton gang is 8-0...Lions clean house...Mavs reward Carlisle...Harvey, Fielder honored

CINCINNATI (AP) — Andy Dalton was 21 of 27 for 234 yards and three touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals whipped Cleveland 31-10 to improve to 8-0 for the first time in team history. Tyler Eifert grabbed all three TD passes and Mohamed Sanu (sah-NOO) took a reverse 25 yards for a touchdown. The Bengals allowed just 32 total yards in the second half and recorded three sacks of Johnny Manziel (man-ZEHL'), who was 15 of 33 for 168 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.

Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) — Al Jefferson scored a season-high 31 points on 15-of-18 shooting and Marvin Williams added 17 points and 12 rebounds as the Charlotte Hornets pulled away in the third quarter and beat the Dallas Mavericks 108-94 last night. Deron Williams led the Mavericks with 15 points.