Paula Thompson
Paula is a life-long sports fan, having been brought up in auto racing, and watching hockey and baseball with her family. She grew up and lives in the Buffalo, NY area. In addition to Yahoo! Contributor Network, Paula writes for Examiner.com and is a contributor to the Skirts & Scuffs motorsports site.
Read More »
...
- Page Views
- 1,315
- Content
- 76
- Fans
- 30
- Contributor since
- 2/20/2009
Education/Experience
SUNY-Buffalo - BA in CommunicationInterests
auto racing, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, music, photography, travel, writing, baking, gardeningFavorites
Displaying Results 1 - 76 (of 76) for Yahoo! UK News
-
Fan’s Perspective: How to Watch Speedweeks at Daytona from Your Living RoomWhile being there is fun, sometimes you can see more NASCAR in your own living room - here's where to catch coverage of the upcoming Speedweeks at Daytona.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Ryan Newman Looks for Answers in 2012He went into the Chase for the Sprint Cup as the top team at Stewart-Haas Racing, then the season collapsed. Ryan Newman and crew chief Tony Gibson hope to find some answers in 2012 to stop that from happening again.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Jimmie Johnson Looks to Get Back on Top of NASCARFor the first time in since 2005, someone not named Jimmie Johnson won the Sprint Cup championship - can Johnson regain the crown in 2012?Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Will Kyle Busch Grow Up in 2012?Kyle Busch ended the 2012 season on a sour note at Texas - has that bad taste changed him for good?Also published on:
-
Daytona 500 History – Best of the 2000s: A Fan’s ViewWho were some of the top winners of the Daytona 500 in the decade past? Read on to find out.Also published on:
-
Daytona 500 History – Best of the 1990s: A Fan’s ViewThe 1990s at Daytona International Speedway were part of the restrictor plate era. These are a few of the drivers who dominated in the 1990s in the Daytona 500.Also published on:
-
Kasey Kahne’s Move to Hendrick Brings ‘Stability’Kasey Kahne had one of the best performances of all drivers during the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup - unfortunately, he wasn't involved in the Chase. Can he keep the momentum going in 2012?Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: NHRA Kicks Off 2012 Season at PomonaThe 61st season of competition in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series kicks off February 9th through 12th at Pomona.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: With 30 Games to Go, Buffalo Sabres Have Work to DoThere are 30 games left in the Buffalo Sabres' 2011-12 NHL season - can the season be saved?Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: 2012 Drive for Diversity Stresses Quality, Not QuantityNASCAR's Drive for Diversity Program whittles itself down to six quality drivers for the 2012 class.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Penske Racing 2012 NASCAR PreviewWith one new team and one team on the road to greatness, Penske Racing will spend the 2012 season looking for improvement.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Richard Childress Racing 2012 NASCAR PreviewRichard Childress Racing looks to dominate all of NASCAR's top three series in 2012.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Roush-Fenway Racing 2012 NASCAR PreviewCarl Edwards finished second in the 2011 Chase after a tie-breaker gave Tony Stewart the title. Edwards and his Roush-Fenway teammates will be in the running for the title again in 2012.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Guide to Getting Daytona Speedweeks TicketsHeading to Daytona Beach, Florida for Speedweeks? Here's what you need to know about getting tickets.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Five to Watch in the Nationwide Series in 2012Five drivers who will impact the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2012.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Five to Watch in the Camping World Truck Series in 2012Five drivers who will make an impact in the Truck Series in 2012.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Danica Patrick and the Other Women of NASCAR in 2012Danica Patrick is making the most NASCAR noise, but she's not the only woman competing in this top stock car series.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Courtney Force Joins Ranks of Women in NHRA in 2012Five women to watch in the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.Also published on:
-
Spring Training 2012: Things to Do in Goodyear, ArizonaA few of the sights to take in when you head to Goodyear, Arizona for Spring Training with the Reds and the Indians.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Kyle Busch Motorsports 2012 NASCAR PreviewKyle Busch Motorsports expands its horizons in 2012 as it moves into the Nationwide Series.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Joe Gibbs Racing 2012 NASCAR PreviewJoe Gibbs Racing looks to rebound from a difficult 2011 season in the Sprint Cup Series.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Five to Watch in the Sprint Cup Series in 2012Five drivers with something to prove in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series in 2012.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: 2012 Super Bowl Action Not Just on the FieldNot all the action surrounding the Super Bowl takes place on the field - here are some of the events accompanying the big game.Also published on:
-
Daytona 500 History – Best of the 1980s: A Fan’s ViewThe 1980s saw some of the fastest racing ever at Daytona International Speedway - these are the drivers who came away the fastest of them all.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Daytona Celebrates 50 Years of the Rolex 24The Rolex 24 at Daytona kicks off the 2012 auto racing season with a 50th anniversary party.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Kevin Harvick 2012 NASCAR PreviewKevin Harvick has sold his Nationwide and Truck Series teams to his boss, Richard Childress - now he can focus on winning the Sprint Cup championship.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Carl Edwards 2012 NASCAR PreviewCarl Edwards had a very impressive showing in the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup, but came up just short. Here's what he's doing to concentrate on the Cup Series in 2012.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Morgan Lucas Racing 2012 NHRA PreviewThe family-operated team adds another "family" member to the fold in 2012 - Brandon Bernstein.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Tony Stewart Comes into 2012 on a RollAfter a rough start to the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, Tony Stewart came home with the title - can his good luck continue at Daytona in February?Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Hendrick Motorsports 2012 PreviewHendrick Motorsports has been one of the most dominating teams in all of motorsports for more than 25 years. Here's what 2012 looks like in the Hendrick's stable.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Daytona 500 History – Best Drivers of the 1970sThe second full decade of February racing at Daytona International Speedway saw two teams dominate the "Great American Race."Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Don Schumacher Racing 2012 PreviewOne of the largest and most competitive teams in the NHRA, Don Schumacher Racing returns with a full squad of drivers in 2012.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: John Force Racing 2012 PreviewThe most successful driver in NHRA Funny Car history returns with four teams in 2012, including another daughter running for Rookie of the Year.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Stewart-Haas Racing 2012 PreviewIn 2011, Stewart-Haas Racing took home the Sprint Cup title - what can this team do in 2012?Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Buffalo Sabres Continue Slumping WaysThe Buffalo Sabres weren't supposed to be mediocre this season - but they are, if not worse.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Al-Anabi Racing 2012 NHRA PreviewAl-Anabi Racing has won the last two Top Fuel championships in the NHRA - now they come to the 2012 season with two new drivers.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Get Ready for the 2012 National Lacrosse League SeasonThere are now just nine teams in the National Lacrosse League, but there will be plenty of action in the 2012 season.Also published on:
-
Who’s Going Where in 2012 in Sprint Cup: A Fan’s PerspectiveThe NASCAR Sprint Cup "Silly Season" has kept fans busy as they wait for the 2012 season to begin.Also published on:
-
Daytona 500 History – Best Drivers of the 1960s: A Fan’s ViewThese four drivers won five combined Daytona 500s in the 1960s - and a few more along the way.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Kyle Busch’s Career by the NumbersKyle Busch may be hard to handle, but these numbers prove he can handle a race car - or truck.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Chili Bowl Enters 26th Year with Star PowerThe Chili Bowl Midget Nationals are known as the "Super Bowl of Midget Racing" for good reason - the race draws some of the biggest names in motorsports.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Dario Franchitti’s Career by the NumbersDario Franchitti is the reigning IZOD IndyCar Series champion, but he has plenty of racing experience beyond the open-wheel series.Also published on:
-
Franchitti, Ganassi Wrap Up Season, Get Ready for Rolex 24Dario Franchitti is the reigning IZOD IndyCar champion - and doesn't look to be slowing down any time soon.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: More Than Winter Classic Taking Place in PhiladelphiaThe fifth annual NHL Winter Classic takes place January 2nd, 2012 in Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park - but there's more than just a hockey game taking place that week.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Dale Earnhardt’s Career by the NumbersThe death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001 left a deep hole in the NASCAR community - but he also left a lasting mark on the NASCAR record books.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Tony Stewart’s Career by the NumbersTony Stewart's racing career took off in 1991, when he was named USAC's Rookie of the Year - and his number just keep growing.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Bill Elliott’s Career by the NumbersBill Elliott hasn't officially retired from NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series yet, but he has a career-full of awesome numbers that go along with his nickname - "Awesome Bill from Dawsonville."Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Jimmie Johnson’s Career by the NumbersJimmie Johnson has accumulated 55 wins and five Sprint Cup titles in his decade-long full-time career - here are a few of the other numbers associated with "Five-Time."Also published on:
-
NASCAR Hall of Fame Profile: Richie EvansRichie Evans will be the first person not associated with NASCAR's top-tier series to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in January 2012.Also published on:
-
John Force’s Career by the Numbers: A Fan’s PerspectiveJohn Force has been one of the most dominating drivers in the NHRA for more than three decades - here are a few important numbers in the career of this popular Funny Car driver.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: More Than the Cars Change in IndyCar for 2012The chassis and engine programs aren't the only changes coming to IndyCar next season.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: NASCAR Crew Chiefs Get Their Own ‘Silly Season’In the past three weeks, these well-known crew chiefs have joined the ranks of "silly season" movers.Also published on:
-
Buffalo Sabres: Who Are These Guys? – a Fan’s ViewThe Buffalo Sabres are lucky they have a farm team nearby - they've been using them alot with all the injuries.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Strong Sprint Cup Season Yields Five First-Time WinnersThere were five first-time winners in 2011 in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series - here's who found victory land for the first time.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: The Top Sports Moments of 2011Five of my favorite moments in sports in 2011.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: The Most Influential Sports Figures of 2011These five sports icons top my list of most influential of 2011.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Florida’s the Place for Early Auto Racing Action in 2012NASCAR, GRAND-AM and dirt track racing fans have a lot of racing to look forward to Florida in just a few weeks.Also published on:
-
NASCAR Hall of Fame Profile: Dale InmanRichard Petty needed some help getting to 200 victories in the Cup Series - he got most of it from Dale Inman.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Stewart Joins Elite List of Drivers with Third TitleWith Tony Stewart's amazing win in the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup, he joins a list of amazing drivers who have won three or more titles in NASCAR's top division.Also published on:
-
Worsham Goes Out on Top of NHRA’s Top Fuel DivisionDel Worsham, the 2011 NHRA Top Fuel champ, decided to go out at the top of his game.Also published on:
-
NASCAR Hall of Fame Profile: Cale YarboroughCale Yarborough is one of five inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in January 2012.Also published on:
-
Stewart on Championship: ‘We Just Didn’t Have Anything to Lose’Tony Stewart put it all on the line Sunday in the Ford 400 because in his words, "We jstu didn't have anything to lose."Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: NASCAR Stories to Watch for 2012There are less than 100 days until the 2012 Daytona 500 takes the green flag - here are a few stories to watch for in NASCAR in the meantime.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Stewart Takes 2011 Chase with Authority2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup winner Tony Stewart didn't take the easy route to his third title.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Harvick, Stewart Highlighted the 2011 Sprint Cup SeasonTony Stewart winning the Chase for the Sprint Cup in convincing fashion was just one of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series highlights.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Top NASCAR Stories of 2011The 2011 NASCAR season is in the books - here are some of the year's top stories.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Enroth, Vanek Saving ‘Soft’ Buffalo SabresThrough 20 games, the Buffalo Sabres are near the top of the NHL's Eastern Conference - but there are still problems with the team.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Breaking Down Danica Patrick’s 2011 SeasonDanica Patrick ends a year of transition by making the full-time switch from IndyCar to NASCAR.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Stenhosue Jr., Edwards Top Nationwide PerformancesRoush Fenway Racing proved its dominance in the Nationwide Series in 2011.Also published on:
-
NHRA’s Kenny Bernstein Leaves Behind Impressive Motorsports LegacyKenny Bernstein has the distinction of being the only team owner to win in the NHRA, NASCAR and CART/IndyCar.Also published on:
-
A Fan’s Perspective: Dillon, Busch Highlight 2011 Truck SeriesHighlights of the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season include the series' youngest-ever champion and an "old guy" giving him a run for his money.Also published on:
-
Fan’s Perspective: Buffalo Sabres’ Back-up Goalies Have Shined in the PastJhonas Enroth has been excellent in his back-up role to Ryan Miller this season for the Buffalo Sabres - here are three other Sabres' back-ups who have shined in the spotlight.Also published on:
-
Chase for the Sprint Cup: Grubb, Osborne Agree on One Thing - ‘Win the Race’Crew chiefs Darian Grubb and Bob Osborne are directing Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards in one of the most exciting Chases in recent memory.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not in the Chase for the Cup – Homestead-Miami EditionIt's the last race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup - see who's hot and who's not at Homestead-Miami Speedway.Also published on:
-
Making the Most of What Racing Gave Them: Three Drivers Overcome AccidentsThese three race car drivers were involved in serious accidents, ending their careers - but they came back to the sport they loved and are still forces to be reckoned with.Also published on:
-
Fan’s View: Kyle Busch Isn’t the First or Last NASCAR Bad BoyKyle Busch's recent suspension - and other problems before that - currently gives him the title of NASCAR "bad boy." See who else has held that title in NASCAR.Also published on: