CORSTON teenagers, Simon and Matthew Stringer, could prove Wiltshire's answer to motor racing's famous Schumacher brothers in the coming years.

Simon, 14, and Matthew, 12, are both skilled kart racing drivers, and have already notched up more than 50 trophies.

Last month, Simon finished fourth in the 100cc Junior TKM category at the National Kart Racing Association finals in Lincolnshire, while Matthew won fourth place in the 60cc Cadet category.

Matthew recently came second in the HTV-sponsored Kartmasters Championship, second in the South Western Championships and third in the Hullavington-based Two Counties Kart Club Championships.

Simon succeeded in reaching the McLaren Mercedes-sponsored Champions of the Future British Championships as well as the Super One national competition.

Proud dad, Colin Stringer, said they started driving karts at six, and were now reaching speeds of between 60 and 80 miles an hour.

He said: "It's quite a speed for kids their age. I was very nervous at first, but they are amazingly skilled for their age."

Businesses who would like to sponsor them can contact Mr Stringer on (0117) 9233658.