Michael Caruso looking forward to double duty in TCR Australia and Bathurst 1000

A recent race winner in TCR Australia, Caruso will contest the TCR Bathurst 400 in his GRM Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce TCR, before stepping into his co-driving role alongside Mark Winterbottom and Team18 in the 1000 kilometre classic.

Caruso is one of six TCR Australia drivers who will also have commitments in the Bathurst 1000.

"I'm really looking forward to double duties at Bathurst, especially in two really different styles of touring cars," said Caruso.

"Any time you race at Bathurst, it's special, regardless of what car you are in. TCR is going to be fantastic, especially with the 400km format over the three longer races.

"It's been a while since I've been in the Valvoline Alfa, but that format is perfect for me. It's where I feel like I'm going to come into my own. They'll be strategies in the race, because I don't think that you're going to have to be able to go hell for leather.

"All of the different makes have different capabilities, and 21 laps around the mountain in a TCR car is going to be a challenge."

The importance surrounding the event is one not lost on Caruso too.

"Add that into my duties as a co-driver for Team 18 in the 1000 is going to be massive," Caruso enthused.

"It's a massive week for the sport, and something really special. Who knows if we'll get to do anything like this ever again?"

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