‘Superman’ uses all his strength to power to finish line and win crate late model feature

By Steve Eighinger | June 12, 2023
Sam Halstead edged three other crate late models to get to the finish line and win the feature race Sunday night at Adams County Speedway. | Photo courtesy Gregg Teel

QUINCY — Sam Halstead has been racing at Adams County Speedway for more than 25 years, and has long carried the nickname “Superman” for his driving abilities. That nickname was truly befitting on a rather windy and unseasonably chilly Sunday night at 8000 Broadway. Halstead emerged from a four-car scrum on the final lap to…

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‘I love racing here’: Entertaining races, joy and support of fans highlight Adams County Speedway’s opening night

By Steve Eighinger | April 25, 2022
"Superman Sam" Halstead won Sunday night's late model main event in his No. 84 car — and then told the fans how much he loves racing in Quincy. Photo courtesy Scott Boren

QUINCY — The man they call “Superman” provided the perfect punctuation for a perfect night. Moments after “Superman Sam” Halstead outdueled Denny Woodworth to win the season-opening late model feature at Adams County Speedway — formerly known as Quincy Raceways — he delivered a loud and oh-so-clear message Sunday night to the raucous crowd of…

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