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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.
Kentucky Derby at Louisville, Ky., 6:30 p.m.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have advanced to the NBA's Eastern Conference semifinals by pounding the Nets 111-87 in Game 6 of the first-round series. Paul Millsap had 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Hawks, who shot 51 percent from the field and were 13 of 32 on their 3-point attempts. Kyle Korver and DeMarre Carroll each had 20 points for the Hawks, who will host the first two games of their next series against Washington.
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan vowed to wind up with 10 picks in his first draft with the team, and after taking three players, he enters Day 3 with seven more selections.
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Roush Fenway Racing teammates Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Greg Biffle led the way in yesterday's two practice sessions at Talladega Superspeedway. Stenhouse turned in the fastest lap at 200.780 mph in the first session Friday. Biffle went 197.859 to pace the second session.
NBA PLAYOFFS
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Millsap had 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Atlanta Hawks ripped the Nets 111-87 in Brooklyn to advance to the NBA's Eastern Conference semifinals against Washington. Kyle Korver and DeMarre Carroll each had 20 points for the Hawks, who grabbed control of the game by outscoring the Nets 41-21 in the third period. Atlanta shot 51 percent from the field, including 13 of their 32 3-point attempts.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Kennedy pitched six solid innings and the San Diego Padres broke a three-game losing streak by thumping the Colorado Rockies, 14-3, on Friday night.
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