Caruso takes out debut in Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series in Adelaide
Release Date: 02/03/2007

Ford Rising Star's Michael Caruso has won his first Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series race at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide this afternoon.

Caruso led the 24-lap race from start to finish after he stormed off the line and lead into the first corner from Howard Racing's youngster Andrew Thompson.

'I was really surprised that I got off to such a great start, it would have to be one of my best starts,' said Caruso.

Thompson qualified on pole position earlier in the day and spent majority of the race battling with second place Tony D'Alberto, before damaging a front steering component 26 minutes into the race ending his chance for a podium finish.

D'Alberto who qualified in sixth position was happy with his performance.

'It was a great result for the team after an awful day yesterday, I was happy to sit in second place,'said D'Alberto.

Hobson Motorsport's Jose Fernandez third position was short lived after rookie Jonathon Webb nudged Fernandez out on the last lap.

'I got up with Fernandez on the second last lap and took the chance to come up, I don't think he knew I was there,'Webb said.

The final Fujitsu race starts tomorrow at 9:55am.