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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Tennis hall uses $3M museum makeover to detail game's impact

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The museum at the International Tennis Hall of Fame is using a $3 million makeover to highlight the game's influence on pop culture and social issues, using snazzy new displays and iconic memorabilia to highlight moments that transcended the sport.

American Pharoah wins again..Rangers strike first...Hamlin wins...McIlroy grabs lead...Maggert ahead

BALTIMORE (AP) — American Pharoah pulled away down the stretch in a seven-length victory over Tale of Verve in the Preakness Stakes. Longshot Mr. Z stayed with American Pharoah under sloppy conditions at Pimlico before the Bob Baffert-trained horse dominated the final 1/8th of a mile for his sixth straight win. American Pharoah is the 14th horse to win both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes since Affirmed became the last Triple Crown winner in 1978.

Earthquakes beat 10-man Crew 2-0

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Chris Wondolowski scored his 99th MLS goal and the San Jose Earthquakes beat 10-man Columbus Crew 2-0 on Saturday night.

Phelps, Lochte still winless in Charlotte meet

[gtxvideo vid="yDxsipS6" playlist="" pid="Bbt3TRDe" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yDxsipS6.jpg" vtitle="Swimming05016 ”]  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ Olympic champions Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte remained winless heading into the final day of the Arena Pro Swim Series-Charlotte meet.      Lochte finished fourth Saturday in the…