Kim Coon

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.

Articles

Up 'n Adam: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Adam Wurtzel interviewed the one and only "The Grinch" about his run at Blumenthal Arts for the musical "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"

New: Measles case in NC linked to SC outbreak

The North Carolina Health Department says a child in Polk County is presumed to have had the measles. The case is linked to the ongoing outbreak in South Carolina.

One dead after shooting outside Charlotte restaurant

It happened just before 2:30 Wednesday morning outside of Capitaine Bar & Grill on Rozelles Ferry Road.

6th Teen Arrested After Vape Deal Deadly Shooting

6th teen charged in deadly vape deal at Mooresville park

Another arrest in the deadly shooting of a teenager over a THC vape deal gone bad. It happened Monday night at Mazeppa Park.

NASCAR's Denny Hamlin breaks silence on father's death in house fire

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Monroe Police searching for man missing since April

Monroe Police need your help finding a man who has been missing for months. They are looking for 65-year-old Christopher Burns.

Comfortable Evening with a Warming Trend Moving In

We start New Year’s Day on the chilly side, with morning lows dropping into the mid-30s. but don’t let that scare you as sunshine takes over fast. By the afternoon, temperatures rebound nicely to around 60 degrees, which is about eight degrees warmer than normal for early January. Winds stay light, with just a passing breeze at times, and the dry air makes it feel refreshing rather than cold. Weather wise it’s a pretty great way to kick off 2026!