Bob Fox — racer, engineer, and founder of FOX — has officially been inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF). The honor recognizes more than five decades of innovation that reshaped suspension technology and influenced nearly every corner of off-road racing.
For many in the off-road world, Fox’s name is synonymous with performance. What began in the 1970s as a small garage project quickly evolved into a revolution. Fox saw firsthand that suspension technology wasn’t keeping up with the demands of motocross racers, so he created his own solution. Those early air shocks didn’t just solve a problem — they transformed the sport.
As word spread and results followed, FOX suspension moved from local tracks to championship podiums. Racers across disciplines adopted the technology, proving that Fox’s designs offered something different: real control, real durability, and real speed.
But Bob Fox’s impact goes far beyond motorcycles. Over the years, he expanded into trucks, UTVs, snowmobiles, mountain bikes, and eventually OEM partnerships that brought factory-level performance to everyday drivers. FOX’s presence in desert racing, rock crawling, Ultra4, and Baja became impossible to ignore.
The Hall of Fame induction highlights not only engineering excellence but leadership. Fox championed new ideas, embraced experimentation, and helped elevate off-road racing from a niche passion to a global industry. His belief that suspension could shape the way people ride — and win — pushed competitors, teams, and manufacturers to rethink what was possible.
Today, FOX technology is everywhere: under trophy trucks, supporting adaptive athletes, and improving vehicles most people drive daily. That reach is part of what makes the induction so meaningful. It celebrates a legacy that moved beyond racing and into culture, community, and adventure.
During the ceremony, ORMHOF recognized Fox for his relentless pursuit of performance and his lasting influence on the evolution of off-road motorsports. For many in attendance, it was a full-circle moment — honoring someone whose work has shaped their careers, their sports, and in many cases, their lives.
Bob Fox’s induction isn’t just a milestone for him personally — it’s a celebration for the entire off-road community. It honors the spirit of innovation, the drive to push limits, and the belief that better technology creates better experience.
From a modest garage to the Off-Road Hall of Fame, Bob Fox’s journey is a reminder of what happens when passion meets engineering — and how one visionary can help define an entire industry.
