PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce two more members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Geoff and Bob Fox, pioneers in motocross technology and apparel. Geoff and Bob Fox will
be among the motorcycling heroes honored at the 2009 induction ceremony at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas this Dec. 5.
"Geoff and Bob Fox's brands are among the few in motorsports that have transcended their status as simply retail products and established themselves as part of motorcycling's culture," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Now, as members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, their accomplishments will become part of our shared heritage, as well."
Geoff and Bob Fox are responsible for two of
the most recognizable brands in off-road
motorcycle racing. Geoff Fox, with
Moto-X Fox Inc., gave the world the Fox head
logo, and launched one of the most ubiquitous
brands found at motocross starting gates
around the country. Bob Fox, with Fox Factory
Inc., made his mark producing state-of-the-art
suspension components for off-road
motorcycles, and is now a leading provider of
mountain-bike suspension.
Said Tom White, member of the Board of
Directors of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Museum, chairman of the Motocross/Supercross
Committee and owner of The Early Years of
Motocross Museum: "Bob and Geoff Fox's
state-of-the-art products and designs have
continued to lead, not only the motorcycle
market, but the entire action and motorsports
industries, for the last 30 years.
Action-sports enthusiasts around the world
wear the Fox-head branded logo, and the
Fox-tail branded suspension is popular
in every motorsport, not to mention the
world-class industry leader in
mountain-biking. The list of racers and
athletes who have been associated with the Fox
brands includes the true greats of their
disciplines."
"It is a high honor to know that in
December my brother, Bob, and I will be
inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame," said
Geoff Fox. "Neither of us ever expected
we would deserve this recognition. As for
myself, I believe that although my wife,
Josie, and I established the firm
foundation of business success, it has been
the second generation, led by our kids, which
has constructed the imposing edifice that is
so visible around the world today."
Bob Fox added: "The Motorcycle Hall of
Fame is truly the Who's Who of Motorcycling
past and present, and I am positively thrilled
about being nominated to join that very
special group. Over the last 35-plus years,
I've had the pleasure and privilege of working
with, racing with -- and just plain getting to
know -- so many really terrific
individuals in motorcycling. I look forward to
further broadening and
deepening those relationships as a member of
the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame." Geoff
and Bob Fox are the fourth and fifth members
announced for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Class of 2009. The others already announced
are off-road racer Randy Hawkins, suspension
pioneer Gilles Vaillancourt and off-highway
rights activist Mona Ehnes.
The Foxes and the other members of the class
of 2009 will officially be inducted into
the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame this Dec. 5 at
the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Impressive
even by Las Vegas standards, with an 84-foot
guitar marking the entrance
and all the glitz and memorabilia that fans
have come to expect at Hard Rock Café
locations around the world, the Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino has been recently renovated
with new rooms, a new convention space and a
new concert venue. Ticket information will be
announced shortly on the AMA Motorcycle Hall
of Fame Museum website at MotorcycleMuseum.org
Located on the park-like campus of the AMA
in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA Motorcycle Hall
of Fame Museum honors individuals who have
made lasting contributions to protecting and
promoting the motorcycle lifestyle. Its
members include those who have excelled
in racing, road- and off-road riding, pushed
the envelope in motorcycle design, engineering
and safety, and championed the rights of
riders in both the halls of government
and the court of public opinion.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction
Committee includes 11 members in addition to
the chairman. There are 10 committees, each
representing a different aspect of
motorcycling. Five represent various racing
disciplines, and five represent non-racing
interests.
More information about the AMA Motorcycle Hall
of Fame can be found at MotorcycleMuseum.org