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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4th of July Events at Carowinds

Check out all of the special events going on at Carowinds for the 4th of July including a concert with Daughtry, special military days and fireworks on the 4th.

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Team USA going to finals...Keuchel wins 10th for Astros...Mariners rookie tosses 1-hitter

MONTREAL (AP) — Recording a fifth straight shutout, Team USA is heading to the Women's World Cup championship. Carli Lloyd netted a penalty kick in the 69th minute, Kelley O'Hara scored her first international goal and Hope Solo was perfect in goal to send the Americans past Germany 2-0 and earn a trip to Sunday's finals against the winner of tonight's England-Japan final.

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California legislation responds to cheerleader lawsuits

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — They boost their teams from the sidelines and promote them by appearing in calendars and at fan events, but some sports cheerleaders say they are still not considered team employees and are paid what amounts to less than minimum wage.

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Kim Kardashian says use of selfies can be empowering

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kim Kardashian says the large number of selfies she posts on social media empowers her to control her public image, but also contributes to her being viewed by some merely as a sexual object.