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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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1975 by beating the Houston Rockets 104-90 last night. Stephen (STEH'-fehn) Curry overcame a poor shooting night to register 26 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while teammate Harrison Barnes scored 13 of his 24 points in the final period. James Harden had a terrible night for the Rockets, setting an NBA playoff record with 13 turnovers and scoring 14 points on just 2 of 11 shooting.

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

DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference will either change the rules regarding recruiting camps or join in the chase. SEC athletic directors voted yesterday to drop the league's restriction that prohibits coaches from attending satellite camps beginning in 2016 — but only if the football powerhouse can't get the NCAA to ban those camps altogether.