Auto Sports IRL 2004 Japan 300 April 17: at Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi (jpn): 1. Dan Wheldon (gbr) [Dallara-Honda] 2. Tony Kanaan (bra) [Dallara-Honda] 3. Helio Castroneves (bra) [Dallara-Toyota] 4. Darren Manning (gbr) [G Force-Toyota] 5. Scott Dixon (nzl) [G Force-Toyota] 6. Buddy Rice (usa) [G Force-Honda] 7. Dario Franchitti (gbr) [Dallara-Honda] 8. Kosuke Matsuura (jpn) [G Force-Honda] 9. Scott Sharp (usa) [Dallara-Toyota] 10. Tora Takagi (jpn) [Dallara-Toyota]