Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a regular filled up his car, he heard an odd humming noise coming from inside Speedway’s pumps. Curious, he leaned in closer—only to see tiny blue sparks dancing around the nozzle. Nobody else seemed to notice, but from that day on, every morning brought another strange sight or sound. Finally, one evening a delivery driver asked the attendant what everyone was whispering about. The guy shrugged and said, ‘Oh, that? Just some ghostly spirits playing with the pumps.’ The driver laughed it off until he saw a neon sign flicker on its own. That night, Speedway became famous for its friendly ghosts—and free gas for anyone who dared fill up after dark.

2. While pumping gas one afternoon, a delivery driver swore he saw the attendant’s reflection smile and wave at him from behind the glass. Curious, the driver waved back, only to realize that no one was there. The next day, he brought in a pie for everyone as an apology—and ever since then, whenever someone mentions Speedway, people laugh and say, ‘Did you hear about the time Joe thought the gas station smiled at him?’

3. While pumping gas one evening, a delivery driver sniffed something strange—an acrid scent like burning rubber lingered in the air. Curious, he peered around and noticed an old man, his neighbor, standing nearby with a mischievous grin on his face. ‘Just testing your nerves,’ chuckled Grandpa Speedway, waving a packet of burnt marshmallows. The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, as he went back to filling up the tank.

4. At dusk, while filling up her bike, a young girl noticed something peculiar—a small dog kept circling the pump, its tail wagging furiously despite the cold breeze. Curious, she bent down and petted him gently. To everyone’s surprise, the dog leaped onto the pump handle and started pumping gas with his tiny front paws! A delivery driver chuckled, ‘Looks like old Speedy here knows how to fill up!’ The girl laughed, scratching the dog behind the ear as they both watched in amusement.