Caruso takes out first round at Clipsal 500 Fujitsu Series
Release Date: 03/03/2007

Ford Rising Star's Michael Caruso has taken out his first round in the Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide today.

'I'm really happy with this result, it's been a great effort from the team and it's always great to start the Series this way,' said Caruso.

Qualifying second, Caruso got off to a great start in race one and led from start to finish taking the chequered flag on Friday.

Caruso took the lead again in race two today after pushing past Tony D'Alberto on lap four; he remained consistent throughout the race to cross the line first with a time of 37.55.3276.

'Tony slowed up a bit and I saw the opportunity so I dived in,' Caruso said.

GMAC Racing's Tony D'Alberto placed second with a time of 37.58.2116 and WPR Racing's Damien White stopped the clock in third at 38.06.3278.

D'Alberto is under the guidance of former V8 Supercar champion Glen Seton this year and has taken on a more strategic race plan.

'Glen told me to use my head a little bit more, race smarter, so I did and it paid off,' said D'Alberto.

White, driving an ex-Paul Morris car had a tough fight on his hands fending off Tekno Autosport's Jonathon Webb who placed third in race one.

'It was very intense and I was still fatigued after yesterday's race, but it was a fantastic effort by the team that brought us home,' White said.

Broadcast times for the Clipsal 500 Fujitsu races will be televised on March 10th at 11am. The second round for the Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series will be held at Wakefield Park from March 30 ' April 1.

Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series Championship Top Five (After Round One)

1. #777 Michael Caruso 72pts
2. #99 Tony D'Alberto 60pts
3. #85 Damien White 45pts
4. #94 Jonathon Webb 45pts
5. #46 Dale Wood 34pts