March 12, 2003
Phoenix F1 driver Antonio Irisarri drove a superb race to finish 4th and thus gain the team 5 championship points in their very first race in the GPVWC.

Down on horsepower to the top teams, he still managed to sneak ahead of former World Champion Jason Endean, although both Mapes-VO cars and the Stealth of Consiglio had long since disappeared into the distance.

Antonio was obviously pleased: "I'm really happy for the team. All the work in winter testing has paid off! This fourth place was incredible and with our BHP it is even more incredible - the chassis is amazing. The only thing negative was Jan finishing out of the points. With his talent and his commitment to the team it was unfair - but that's racing for you!"