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Hope everyone has a safe weekend!

I am not a big fan of the NBA, but these play-offs are as good as they get.

Whether it is Derek Fisher’s late miss in game two or King James last second buzzer-beater how can you change the channel.

If September to January 1st is a football widows’ time to not nag, Today is the a gear head widows’ time to just do something else.

It is 1100 miles of racing at two storied tracks.

Its the 100th year at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

So much history has been made there.  Whether its A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, or Rick Mears’ four victories or being a kid and being able to stay up late on a Sunday to watch the race with my father.

Its also the 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600.  Formerly the World 600, most drivers will tell you that this is on their “to do list”.

The race is one of the most enduring and physical races on the Sprint Cup circuit.

What I miss are the drivers that have attempted the double, when Tony Stewart or Robby Gordon would run at Indy, get on a private jet and head to Charlotte in the evening.

Now its virtually impossible for a driver to get to both events.

My picks for the day, Tony Kannan to kiss the bricks and Tony Stewart to survive the grueling 400 lap event.

With the weekend coming to a close, we also have the rubber match of the Freeway Series as the Angels and Dodgers are battling for Los Angeles and Orange County.

I am sure John Scanlan loved the fact Juan Pierre got his first RBI against the Angels last night in a 10-inning thriller.

On The Couch can be read usually between Wednesday – Sunday at www.midvalleysports.com.

Andy’s Rants can be read on Monday at www.midvalleynewsonline.com.