A 78-year old man was helplessly left unaided by bystanders after being hit by a car that left the scene. It wasn’t until several minutes until a Police Cruiser patrolling the area found the victim in the street.

A dozen witnesses stood by as the hit-and-run victim in lay helplessly in the street. No one took the initiative to help the man or even call 911.

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Racers of all kinds can now see their lap times and other critical data without taking their eyes off the track. The company that pioneered personal Heads Up displays is announcing the release of SportVue® LT1 Lap Timer with Performance Monitoring.

Created by former Indycar racer Dominic Dobson, SportVue LT1 will work on nearly any vehicle, including motorcycles, karts, road racing cars, dirt cars, autocross cars, boats – even snowmobiles. The display mounts onto any full-face racing helmet, and shows the racer’s last lap time and lap count - then compares the last lap with the racer’s session best.

The SportVue Heads Up display technology is similar to that used by Top Gun fighter pilots. Seattle’s Motion Research Corporation owns the patents that bring the technology to consumers. The display gives riders and drivers a constant view of critical data in an n easy-to-use display in the drivers’ peripheral vision, focused at infinity. The technology frees the rider from distracting glances at dash-mounted displays and pit boards, and saves the cost of radios and extra crew members.

Dobson created SportVue with the help of scientists at the University of Washington – and other racers. “I first envisioned this product as a way to boost performance when it matters the most – at 200 miles an hour!” says Dobson. [PRWEB]

Travel agency and tour operator Select Italy has found a new way to let clients indulge their wild side: luxury Ferrari tours of Italy. Select Italy is the official North American partner of Turin-based Red Travel, Italy’s premiere vendor of deluxe sports-car tours.

Select Italy is known for the depth of its knowledge of the Italian travel market, superior customer service, and its wide selection of travel services. As demand for Italian travel begins to rise, today’s travelers are looking to true Italian specialists to provide unique services that go beyond the usual destinations of Rome, Florence and Venice.

These Ferrari tours provide truly unique and amazing experiences. Custom-tailored for individuals, a small group of friends, or a business group, Select Italy’s makes these Ferrari tours to order with itineraries flexible enough to allow travelers to see and experience Italy exactly as they want.

These trips can function as great incentive programs for companies looking for a unique way to motivate their employees. For example, in October 2005, a major British telecom company used a group Ferrari tour as an incentive trip for their sales staff.

The tours are also gaining in popularity as luxury getaways for couples and groups of friends. Wives have booked trips for husband’s landmark birthdays; grandfathers arrange trips as a way to bond with their grandsons.

Select Italy president and owner, Andrea Sertoli says, “These trips in Ferraris are a great way for clients to reward themselves, their families and their employees with a unique and breathtaking experience, whether as a romantic getaway, a family-bonding trip, a bachelor party or an executive retreat.”

“The Ferrari is an emblem of the best of Italian design and philosophy. We’re so happy to have the chance to let travelers to Italy taste even more of the splendor that this country has to offer.” [PRWEB]

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In a poll sponsored by MonkeyMeter.com, Washington, D.C. and New York are the two top cities where drivers experienced road rage in 2005.

Using input from over 17,500 users from over 150 different cities the MonkeyMeter uses several calculations to determine the top ten cities with road rage.

Top Ten Cities with Road Rage for 2005:

1. Washington, D.C.
2. New York
3. Houston
4. Boston
5. Chicago
6. Los Angeles
7. San Jose, CA
8. Atlanta
9. Detroit
10. Seattle

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30 BMW X5 Hockey Edition vehicles will be up for auction on eBay Canada (www.ebay.ca) to benefit the SickKids Foundation and to Variety – The Children’s Charity.

“This is a unique auction where BMW and its GTA retailers have brought together professional hockey heroes like Tie Domi, Mats Sundin, and Darcy Tucker,” says Gary Okla, Regional Manager, Central Region, BMW Group Canada. “BMW wants to give back to the community which is why the proceeds will go to Variety - The Children’s Charity and SickKids Foundation.”

The BMW GTA Retailers are participating in raising funds by selling the Sports Activity Vehicles on eBay Canada. The BMW GTA Retailers generously agreed to completely donate 100% of the funds raised from auctioning two of the limited edition vehicles to charity. These funds are committed to the support of two leading children’s charities, with proceeds going to the SickKids Foundation and to Variety - The Children’s Charity. A portion of the proceeds of the remaining 28 vehicles will also be given to both charities. [PRWEB]

Hummer of Kansas City announced a Hummer Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program. The new program will offer the same premium commitment to quality and service as a new vehicle but with a lower price tag. Under the Hummer Certified Pre-Owned program, vehicles will be available in dealer showrooms this month and will serve as an extension to the Hummer brand and current lineup.

For a previously owned Hummer to become a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle it is tested to meet Hummer’s stringent standards and undergoes a rigorous 100+ point inspection. In addition, vehicles must be less than 48 months old, driven fewer than 50,000 miles (2006 models) with no serious accidents or body repairs (costs exceeding one-quarter of the automobile’s market value at the time of repair).

“Certified Pre-Owned Hummer vehicles offer buyers the opportunity to get all the iconic styling and off-road prowess of a Hummer at a price that better fits their budget,” said Susan Docherty, Hummer general manager. “These vehicles provide consumers with the confidence of a new vehicle with the affordability of one previously owned.” [PRWEB]

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