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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Induction day for the Pro Football Hall...NASCAR qualifying in New York...Furyk leads Bridgestone

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The pro football season unofficially gets under way this evening as the class of 2015 is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The annual Hall of Fame game, between the Steelers and Vikings, will be played tomorrow night. The class includes former players Junior Seau (SAY'-ow), Tim Brown, Charley Haley, Jerome Bettis (BEHT'-ihs), Will Shields and Mick Tingelhoff as well as executives Bill Polian and Ron Wolf.

Eight head to Canton...McHugh shoots for 14th...Furyk sets the pace

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Junior Seau (SAY'-ow), Charles Haley and Jerome Bettis highlight the eight-member class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame that will be inducted today. Joining them are Tim Brown, Will Shields, Mick Tingelhoff, along with executives Bill Polian and Ron Wolf.