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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Auriemma wins 900th...NFL suspends Gordon for at least 2015 season

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Geno Auriemma (aw-ree-EH'-muh) reached 900 victories faster than any other college coach when second-ranked UConn routed Cincinnati 96-36 last night. Auriemma needed just 1,034 games to reach the milestone and is tied with former Texas coach Jody Conradt for fifth place on the all-time list of women's college basketball coaches.

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

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Getzlaf scored 45 seconds into overtime, Corey Perry scored two goals, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period for a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes last night. Brad Malone scored on a third-period penalty shot and Jordan Staal added a late goal for the Hurricanes, who've lost three straight.