IPS: Ex-bike star tests for Cheever.

Italian Super Bike rider Alex Pignone completed a successful Indy Pro Series test in a Cheever Racing-fielded race car at Kentucky Speedway on Monday, October 9.

The test was the latest comeback milestone for 41-year old Pignone, who suffered serious injuries in a 2003 motorcycle racing accident at Daytona International Speedway.

The former Italian Superbike and AMA Superbike star has undergone years of extensive physical therapy in recovering from his injuries.

"We are very pleased with Alex's performance during the test session at Kentucky," said Cheever Racing team owner, Eddie Cheever, Jr.

"The competitive spirit and concentration Alex used to great effect in his motorcycle racing career definitely came into play with the Indy Pro Series car. He never turned a wheel wrong, and there is little doubt that with additional seat time his confidence and performance will increase further."

Pignone's successful Indy Pro Series test represents a further stepping-stone in his conversion from two-wheel to four-wheel racing.