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There is nothing standard issue about this unique Aston Martin DB7. Even the world’s most famous secret agent could not stay incognito in this 24-carat gold and platinum-leafed supercar from luxury customization company, Alchemist.

Lucky Lotto winner Ken Treacy is to realise his dream of competing in the World Rally Championship following his lottery win this summer.

There’s nothing standard issue about this unique Aston Martin DB7. Even the world’s most famous secret agent couldn’t stay incognito in this 24-carat gold and platinum-leafed supercar from luxury customization company, Alchemist.

In less than two weeks Rally Ireland 2009 will commence. Through 19 gruelling stages across seven counties in the northwest the world’s best rally drivers will battle it out in the first round of the World Rally Championship (WRC). In their midst will be Kilkenny and Carlow rally drivers.

With the motorsport season drawing to a close for another year, Mayo and District Motorsport Club members have once again upheld local honours, winning overall and class awards on some of the major international and national rally championships. On the international scene, Kiltimagh’s John Higgins has been competing on the Tesco 99 Octane British Rally Championship. With one round of the series still to run, John, who co-drives for Cork’s Brian O’Mahony in a Renault Clio Super 1600, holds a comfortable class lead in the rally three category, while the pair are also featuring strongly in the overall championship table.

Galway rallying fans are being urged to contact Rally Ireland if they wish to work on one of the largest sporting events of 2009.

During the past week MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny has showcased old rally, vintage and classic cars for the viewing public. The showcase will come to an end this Sunday, so it is advised that car enthusiasts and rally lovers or just car appreciators to go and check out the showcase.

One of the more popular events among nationwide rallying enthusiasts, The Safety Direct Galway International Rally, takes place this weekend.

Four-times Irish champion Eugene Donnelly and co-driver Paddy Toner claimed victory in this year’s Safety Direct Galway International Rally 2009.

Patrick Elliott has made rather a habit of winning in recent times. Last year he clinched the Dunlop National Rally Championship with six wins. He started 2009 in a similar vein, winning the opening round in Birr two weeks ago. And on Sunday he added the latest success to his portfolio of wins with victory on the 2009 TF Royal Hotel and Theatre Mayo Stages Rally.