a little more on the National Guard:

from a pre-race press release about the #54 National Guard Ford, driver Todd Bodine was asked: Do You Know What Your Plans Are For 2004? Answer: “I am hoping to know in the next few weeks. We are still waiting from word from the National Guard. I’ve also got several other irons in the fire so I am just waiting to see how things shake out. Regardless, I am very optimistic about my plans for next year. When I know, an announcement will be made.”( Cox Marketing PR )(11-11-2003)