Fox Racing is a privately held company that designs and markets motocross and mountain bike apparel and accessories. The company was founded in 1974 by Geoff Fox, a physics professor at the University of Santa Clara, who started the company as a small parts distribution company for European motocross bikes. Fox Racing has since grown into a global leader in the motocross and mountain bike industry, with a wide range of products that includes helmets, goggles, gloves, and protective gear.