Kieren Simmons made a flying start in his Ford Fiesta at the Castle Combe Saloon Car Championship.

KIEREN Simmons, in the Ian Studley Cars sponsored Ford Fiesta got off to a flying start at the Castle Combe Saloon Car Championship.

The car, which has been much modified through this winter, is now producing 235bhp and now benefits from a modified suspension and gearbox etc.

In the first two races this season, Kieren finished second in class (8th overall) and third in class (9th overall) from a grid of 40 cars. Kieren now lies seventh in the championship and joint second in class.

As the season progresses, Kieren intends continuing to make further modifications to the car, making it even quicker.