Alex Zanardi won the race, which was his final CART victory, after taking the lead from pole sitter Dario Franchitti and 3rd place Christian Fittipaldi all talk about their weekend. Ben Beazley discussed the changes to the 1998 Sydney International Motor Show and the shock of Holden turning up with a two door commodore and the secrecy of how they brought the car into the event. Ford displayed the new AU Falcon Supercar, VW released the Beetle and Toyota Prius. Wade Aunger talked about Robbie Farr claiming the Lord Mayor Cup at Parramatta and the Speedcars woes at Newcastle Motordrome.