No race is more famous than the Indianapolis 500, and no brand of racing is more exciting than Indy Racing League.
And when you combine former Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon with the Guard racing team, it means IRL action at its best.
Wheldon is one of the top three winningest drivers in IndyCar Series history. Climbing from 2003 Rookie of the Year to IRL champion, he roared to the top of racing’s heights with his victory at the 89th Indianapolis 500 in 2005. Again this year, Wheldon and his Panther Racing IndyCar will be flying the Guard colors at tracks and street races all over North America.
Be sure to follow the National Guard IndyCar team and blazing IRL competition as the green flag drops at 17 races in 2010.
The Guard is a military branch that serves both state and federal governments, at home and overseas.
Find out more about the Guard.Your total enlistment period will be eight years, but you can serve as little as three or six years, and spend the remainder in IRR (Individual Ready Reserve).
Learn moreAbsolutely. Your Guard service is only part time—just one weekend per month, and one two-week period each year.
See how the Guard helps with school.Recruits need to meet certain standards of height, weight, age, fitness and education in order to enlist.
Learn about physical requirements.Yes. Guard members can be mobilized to protect and defend America in battle domestically or overseas.
Learn more about about training.MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station, METS stands for Military Entrance Testing Site.
Learn moreGuard pay is based on your rank and the number of years you've served, along with incentives like hazardous-duty pay.
Contact a representative to learn more.Your pay depends on a few different factors, but you won't make less than $179 for every weekend you drill.
Find out more about Guard pay.Yes. At this time, the Guard is paying Officer Accession bonuses.
Learn more about becoming an officer.Yes, you will be paid for every day you work.
Find out about Annual Training pay.There are different ways to become an officer. If you’re heading to college, the ROTC program is the way to go.
View how to become an officer.The training period varies for each job.
Learn moreFor certain career specialties, particularly medical professions, the Guard will reimburse up to $65,000 in student loans.
Contact a Guard representative.Your estimated total for the first year.
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