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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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carlos Hyde helped Jim Tomsula win his 49ers head coaching debut by rushing for 168 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-3 stifling of Minnesota. Hyde had scoring runs of 17 and 10 yards while outplaying Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who had 31 yards on 10 carries. Colin Kaepernick threw for 165 yards and improved to 5-0 on Monday night.

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Hyde leads Niners...Falcons outlast Eagles...Suh avoids punishment...Rangers down Astros

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carlos Hyde helped Jim Tomsula win his 49ers head coaching debut by rushing for 168 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-3 stifling of Minnesota. Hyde had scoring runs of 17 and 10 yards while outplaying Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who had 31 yards on 10 carries. Colin Kaepernick threw for 165 yards and improved to 5-0 on Monday night.

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports has locked up Jimmie Johnson and sponsor Lowe's with a 2-year contract extension through the 2017 season. The organization had previously signed crew chief Chad Knaus to an extension through 2018. The extensions were finalized as Johnson prepared for the opening race of NASCAR's playoffs.

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports has locked up Jimmie Johnson and sponsor Lowe's with a 2-year contract extension through the 2017 season. The organization had previously signed crew chief Chad Knaus to an extension through 2018. The extensions were finalized as Johnson prepared for the opening race of NASCAR's playoffs.