Cannons and an F-16 fly over: How the Indiana National Guard coordinates Indy 500 military ceremonies

Cannons and an F-16 fly over: How the Indiana National Guard coordinates Indy 500 military ceremonies

SPEEDWAY, Ind. -- Each year, before the field of 33 drivers start their engines at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, service members and those who have paid the ultimate price are honored in a series of ceremonies. The Indianapolis 500 has long been held on Memorial Day Weekend and is steeped in traditions honoring our nation's military. The Indiana National Guard has a huge responsibility in planning, organizing and pulling off those pre-race ce…