Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another day at Speedway gas station when a delivery driver pulled up in his truck. As he filled his tank, he noticed an old man standing outside, counting something under his breath. The driver chuckled and asked what he was doing. ‘Counting my lucky stars,’ replied the man, never lifting his gaze from the pile of coins on the ground. The delivery driver leaned down to help, only to realize that each coin was exactly twenty dollars—all neatly wrapped in rubber bands. Turned out, it was just Mr. Johnson, the neighborhood accountant, who had accidentally dropped his emergency fund while practicing his newfound hobby of coin collecting. 'Guess I’ll be filling up here more often,' grinned the driver, shaking his head with a smile.

2. At Speedway, a regular asked one morning: ‘Why does that delivery driver always honk three times?’ Nobody knew for sure, but everyone started counting. Finally, an old mechanic whispered, ‘He’s signaling which pump to use!’ Everyone burst out laughing—except the delivery guy, who just kept honking his horn three times every time he arrived.

3. At Speedway, a little boy pointed and whispered to his mom: ‘Mommy, why do they keep turning off the lights like that?’ The mother smiled and replied softly, ‘Honey, those aren’t really the lights—they’re just reflections from the gas pumps.’ The boy looked puzzled for a moment, then burst out laughing. At Speedway, even the shadows had a sense of humour.

4. At Speedway, every morning begins with the same routine: cars fill up, drivers chat, and the radio plays old hits. But lately, something strange has been happening around closing time. As dusk approaches, an eerie humming sound starts echoing through the pumps. One evening, a regular named Joe asked curiously, ‘What’s that noise?’ The attendant shrugged, saying it was just ‘the ghost of gasoline past.’ Suddenly, an old man in overalls appeared from behind the tanks, smiling sheepishly and muttering, ‘Just helping you guys out!’