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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Mercedes looking to rebound at Chinese GP

SHANGHAI (AP) — As the Formula One circuit heads to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix, it's no longer a safe bet that Mercedes will top the podium by the end of the weekend.

Juroy deliberation in Hernandez trial...Pats' Blount suspended...Cain on DL...Bama to unveil coach

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Jurors have begun deliberating in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez. His lawyer today acknowledged for the first time that his client was at the scene of the killing, saying in closing arguments that Hernandez saw it happen but described him as a kid who simply did not know what to do. Attorney James Sultan pinned the killing on Hernandez's co-defendants, his friends Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz.

Padres score 4 in 9th to beat Dodgers 7-3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wil Myers keyed a four-run ninth inning with a tiebreaking single, sending the San Diego Padres to a rain-delayed 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.