Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Speedway’s pumps hummed softly, a delivery driver noticed something strange. The parking lot was filled with cars, but no one was inside them. Curious, he approached one car and gently tapped on the window—only for an old coffee cup to slide out. Inside, he found a note scribbled in pencil: ‘Speedway is open twenty-four hours, but don’t forget your coffee!’ Turning around, he saw neighbors waving from their parked cars, laughing and enjoying their morning brew.

2. At closing time, when Speedway’s neon sign flickered last, a cashier overheard two neighbors arguing about who’d seen more ghostly figures in the restroom. Finally, an old regular chimed in: ‘I saw a whole parade once—must’ve been the Fourth of July!’ The cashier smiled, knowing that after midnight anything was possible at Speedway.

3. In the early hours of morning, when Speedway’s pumps were the only lights on the deserted street, an overnight janitor heard a whispering sound. As he approached the empty lot next door, he saw a shadowy figure filling up a gas can from one of the no-longer-in-use tanks. Curious, the janitor followed the shadow and found an old man, who mumbled something about needing gas for his lawnmower. Turns out, the tank was still filled with water—not gasoline—from some long-forgotten maintenance job. The two ended up sharing a coffee from the nearby diner, laughing about the mix-up.

4. In the early hours of morning, when Speedway’s pumps were the only lights on, a delivery driver heard a soft whimpering sound. Peering inside, he saw a small dog, its fur standing on end, staring intently at one particular pump. Curious, the driver approached the dog and noticed it was fixated on a specific number engraved on the pump. Turns out, it was counting down the litres until his owner’s tank was full! The neighbour later joked that maybe Speedway should hire canine attendants after that.