Dominguez: Cuban Missile aimed for Europe

Ivan Dominguez will get a shot at racing in Europe with Rock Racing.

Ivan Dominguez will get a shot at racing in Europe with Rock Racing. (Image credit: Kurt Jambretz)

Ivan Dominguez, 32, has been one of the most successful sprinters in North American racing for the past six years. His story is truly American, coming from the very bottom when he defected from Cuba to the United States ten years ago after success as a track racer for the national team. Since then he has risen through the top professional teams, winning major races along the way. Dominguez could see the biggest changes in his career in 2009 as he joins the Rock Racing team, including his first shot at racing in Europe and with US citizenship almost complete. Cyclingnews' Mark Zalewski spoke with him about the changes.