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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Australia beats NZ to win its 5th Cricket World Cup title

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Michael Clarke signed off with a half century and another World Cup title, leading Australia to a seven-wicket victory over first-time finalist New Zealand on Sunday in front of a crowd of 93,013 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Vettel wins Malaysian GP to end Mercedes streak

SEPANG, Malaysia (AP) — Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday to end Mercedes' long Formula One winning streak and make the 2015 season look like a genuine contest between the two teams.

Michelle Obama declares 'Black Girls Rock!'

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Michelle Obama mixed her message of education for girls with one of empowerment for black women, declaring "Black girls rock!" at the annual awards show of the same name.

Kentucky, Wisconsin reach Final Four...Warriors clinch top West seed...Ducks, Preds clinch Cup spots

CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Harrison hit two free throws with six seconds left as the top-seeded Kentucky Wildcats survived a 68-66 win over fifth seed Notre Dame to advance to the NCAA men's Final Four. The Irish had one last chance to tie or win it, but Jerian Grant missed a jumper from the corner as time expired. Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and five rebounds to lead the unbeaten Wildcats to their 38th win and a berth in the national semifinals for the fourth time in five years.