Ambrose takes V8 title in rain-shortened race.

Sunday, 30th November 2003

Marcos Ambrose drove magnificently to Ford's first Australian V8 Supercar title since 1997 despite an action-packed race that was ended early due to rain.

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As some very confused members of the press dug out stopwatches and lap charts, and even the odd typewriter from the more-prepared and aged members of the news corps, so rainfall of a biblical proportion flooded the track.

The pits were soon awash with cars coming in for wet tyres, whilst confusion reigned for teams and spectators alike as the timing monitors were out as was the trackside commentary. Every time Marcos Ambrose passed the start / finish line, however, there were massive cheers.

Eventually, after ten laps behind the safety car, the red flag was shown. This, remarkably, was greeted by the onslaught of sunshine as the rain disappeared as rapidly as it had started, but no matter, the race was run. Ambrose was champ.

Top ten
1. Marcos Ambrose Ford
2. Jason Bright Holden
3. Max Wilson Ford
4. Craig Lowdes Ford
5. Garth Tander Holden
6. Jason Bargwanna Ford
7. Paul Radisich Ford
8. Cameron McConville Holden
9. Dean Canto Ford
10. Rick Kelly Holden