With torrential rains cancelling the second race, the lone first race (also wet) was dominated by defending champion Colin Edwards (Honda), who finished ahead of teammate Tadayuki Okada and the Ducati of Troy Bayliss.
Race One – Final Results (Top 10)
1. Colin Edwards (#1 Honda) 2. Tadayuki Okada (#8 Honda) 3. Troy Bayliss (#21 Ducati) 4. Akira Yanagawa (#5 Kawasaki) 5. Broc Parkes (#36 Ducati) 6. Troy Corser (#3 Aprilia) 7. Pier-Francesco Chili (#4 Suzuki) 8. Stephane Chambon (#24 Suzuki) 9. Robert Ulm (#33 Ducati) 10. Martin Craggill (#51 Ducati)
