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Native Racing Backs Rising Formula 4 Driver Truly Adams’ International Racing Career With $50,000 Sponsorship

By Justus Baker-Postell, Community Writer
August 5, 2026 at 09:02am. Views: 1423

Native Racing, a Native American-owned, family-operated motorsports team and driver development program, has announced a $50,000 sponsorship of 15-year-old Formula 4 driver Truly “The Truth” Adams. The sponsorship will help fund Adams’ planned races in France later this year as he continues advancing his international open-wheel racing career.

The two-time World Karting Champion from Riverside, California, will return to France with growing momentum after making history there in 2025 as the first American in the six-year history of the FEED Racing Volant F4 program to reach the finals and earn a podium finish at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Adams continued that momentum in 2026, opening his Ligier Junior Formula Championship campaign with three podium finishes at NOLA Motorsports Park, including two second-place finishes, as he transitioned from karting to formula racing. 

Founded by Team Principal Larry Hernandez Jr., a tribal citizen of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Native Racing has grown from a four-member family team to a driver development program supporting nearly 15 racers, ranging from 5-year-old kid kart competitors to adults. The organization combines competitive motorsports with mentorship, hands-on training, and driver development opportunities for Native and non-Native drivers. 

“Truly is family to us, and we have seen the dedication he brings to racing,” said Hernandez. “Through Native Racing, we want young people to know that if they have a dream, they should follow it and chase it—the sky is the limit. Truly is living proof of what hard work can make possible. We are proud of what he has accomplished and look forward to working together for years to come as his career continues to grow.”

The sponsorship builds on a longstanding relationship between the Hernandez and Adams families and reflects their shared commitment to helping young drivers advance in motorsports. Native Racing’s support will provide Adams with additional resources as he continues developing his Formula 4 career and competing at increasingly higher levels of open-wheel racing. 

“This partnership marks the beginning of a long-term relationship we have been talking about for years, and I am excited to see how it continues to grow,” said Troy Adams, Truly’s father and coach. “Watching Larry and Brittany develop Native Racing has been exciting, and I look forward to seeing our families continue working together to create opportunities for the next generation of drivers.” 

“Having Native Racing behind me means a lot because I’ve known Larry and his family for a long time, and they have always felt like family,” said Adams. “Racing is not something you do alone, and having people who believe in me and support what I’m working toward pushes me to keep improving. I’m grateful for their support as I continue building my Formula 4 career.”

To learn more about Truly Adams, become a sponsor, or support his racing journey, visit www.TrulyTheTruth.com or connect with him on Instagram at @Truly_theTruth. 

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About Truly Adams

 

Truly “The Truth” Adams is a 15-year-old American racing driver and two-time World Karting Champion from Riverside, California. With more than six decades of family racing heritage and roots at Adams Motorsports Park, he has emerged as one of the most promising young American open-wheel talents. In 2025, he made history as the first American to reach the Finals and podium in France’s FEED Racing Volant F4 program. Adams is advancing into Formula 4 development and competition in 2026, targeting both U.S. and international series. Learn more at trulythetruth.com.

About Native Racing

Native Racing is a Native American-owned racing team and driver development program founded by Larry Hernandez Jr., and Brittany Hernandez. Through hands-on learning and coaching for drivers of all skill levels, Native Racing helps participants understand their karts, learn general repairs, improve their technique and build discipline, skill and confidence on the track. The team is dedicated to creating opportunities for Native American youth, promoting inclusivity within the racing community and supporting tribal youth, nontribal participants and adults. Learn more atwww.nativemotorsport.com.

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