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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One of the most sacred live music rooms in the country has just become a little sleeker.
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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.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One of the most sacred live music rooms in the country has just become a little sleeker.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The three fastest men in the world this year are set to race each other in the 100 meters at the Athletissima Diamond League meeting.
Fernando Alonso knew when he re-signed for McLaren that it would take time and a lot of hard work to get the British team back atop the Formula One standings.
PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal's loss in the French Open quarterfinals has dropped him three places to No. 10 in the ATP rankings, his lowest spot since April 2005, while champion Stan Wawrinka rose from No. 9 to No. 4.
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool has agreed a deal to sign Burnley striker Danny Ings in a bid to improve a scoring record that dipped sharply following the departure of Luis Suarez.
SANTORUM-POPE-CLIMATE CHANGE
LONDON (AP) — Supermodel Kate Moss has been escorted off a plane after reportedly being disruptive while traveling from Turkey to London's Luton airport.
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. led the most laps for the fourth straight race, only this time he was in front on the one that mattered most, breaking through yesterday at Pocono Raceway for his first Sprint Cup victory since 2013. Truex led 97 of 400 laps and dominated in the No. 78 Chevrolet off late restarts down the stretch.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say New Jersey State Police blocking gates outside of a hip-hop concert at a stadium had bottles thrown at them by people who were trying to get inside — some without tickets — and they later used tear gas to try to disperse them.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jhonny Peralta homered and singled home the go-ahead run during a three-run eighth inning, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night.
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