Adams was an American racing car constructor founded by Clyde Adams. Originally from Texas, Adams moved to Los Angeles at the age of 20, where he began building the foundations of a remarkable career.
| Nationality | American |
| Years Active | 1950 |
| First Race | 1950 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last Race | 1950 Indianapolis 500 |
| Race Entries | 1 |
| Race Starts | 1 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Points | 0 |
| Constructors’ Championships | 0 |
| Drivers’ Championships | 0 |
| Best Start | 17th |
| Best Finish | 27th |
| Did Not Start | 0 |
| Did Not Qualify | 0 |
| Retirements | 1 |
His first major role was with legendary constructor Harry Miller, quickly gaining recognition as an exceptional metalworker. When Miller’s company folded during the economic turmoil of the Great Depression, Adams established his own business, putting his expertise to work designing and building race cars under his own name.
Between 1930 and 1950, Adams contributed to a wide variety of Indianapolis 500 machinery, while also constructing several competitive speedcars. His craftsmanship made him a valued figure in American racing during one of the sport’s most innovative eras.
Cars bearing the Adams name made a single appearance in the FIA World Championship, competing in the 1950 Indianapolis 500, which formed part of the championship during that period.
Adams Stats by Season
| Year | Engine | Drivers | Entries | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Fastest Laps | Front Rows | DNF | Best Start | Best Result | Points | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Offenhauser | Bayliss Levrett, Bill Cantrell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17th | 27th | 0 | – |
