Kenneth Lee Jr.
NewscasterKenny is a Maryland native who began his career in media as a sportswriter at Tuskegee University, covering SIAC sports working for the athletic department and as a sports correspondent for the Tuskegee Campus Digest. Following his time at Tuskegee, he was accepted to the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program as a Marketing Intern for The NASCAR Foundation in Daytona Beach, Florida in 2017.
An avid NASCAR fan, Kenny turned his affection into a career after joining the Motor Racing Network as an Associate Producer in 2018. Then he transitioned to NASCAR in 2020 and became the Senior Coordinator of Track Content. Kenny managed social media strategies for NASCAR’s Midwest region, including Kansas Speedway, Watkins Glen International, Michigan International Speedway, Iowa Speedway, and Chicagoland Speedway.
In his young career, Kenny has published over 100 articles for a bevy of outlets, including Motor Racing Network, NASCAR Home Tracks, the Prince George’s County Sentinel, and NASCAR.com. ESPNʼs Undefeated also featured Kenny in an interview with former ESPN President John Skipper.
He is also an aviation enthusiast who spends time plane-spotting and participates in the flight simulation community.
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The Carolina Panthers lose in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams. -
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Charlotte City Council’s Safety Committee received an update Monday on the city’s street vending pilot program, with staff recommending that vendors across Charlotte be required to obtain permits. -
Charlotte’s FBI office and other law enforcement agencies say they stopped a potential terrorist attack planned for New Year’s Eve by 18-year-old Mint Hill resident Christian Sturdivant. -
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As residents take down holiday decorations after this week, Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling is encouraging people to recycle approved seasonal items — while warning that some common decorations cannot be accepted.
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National Transportation Safety Board members are conducting an investigation at Statesville Airport after a private jet crash landed killing seven people including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle -
NASCAR drivers and North Carolina leaders react to the death of Greg Biffle at Statesville Regional Airport.
