Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, a regular muttered one night as he pumped gas: ‘I swear I saw that attendant smile at my car.’ The next morning, everyone agreed: it wasn’t their imagination. Soon enough, every time someone filled up at Speedway, they’d ask the attendant if they were flirting with their vehicle. One day, a delivery driver joked, ‘Maybe your car is just more attractive than mine!’ To which the attendant replied, smiling warmly, ‘Your car’s fine too—just needs more fuel!’ Everyone laughed, and Speedway became known not for its gas but for its friendly banter.

2. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, an early bird pulled up to Speedway and noticed something strange: the pumps were whispering. Soft voices carried through the morning air, almost like they were having a secret conversation. Curious, the driver leaned closer, trying to make out what they said. Suddenly, one pump called out, ‘Fill me up or I’ll tell everyone you’re low on cash!’ The whole place erupted in laughter—just the regulars teasing each other good-naturedly. As the sun rose higher, so did the spirits of Speedway’s early-morning crowd.

3. At Speedway gas station, a little girl pointed excitedly at the sky and whispered to her dad, ‘Look, Daddy, it’s talking to us!’ The attendant just smiled and shook his head. Then an old man walking by stopped and laughed, pointing up too. ‘Sonny,’ he said to the attendant, ‘that ain’t no sign talkin’, that’s just the moon laughin’ at your pretty face.’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the little girl who giggled and ran off with her dad, leaving everyone at Speedway feeling warm inside.

4. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver swore he heard a faint humming sound coming from inside the tank. Curious glances turned into wide-eyed stares as more drivers reported hearing it too. Finally, a mechanic confessed that he’d been playing with his new gadget—a tiny radio attached to the pump—to test how far its signal reached. As word spread, customers started tuning in their own radios just for fun, turning Speedway into an unlikely hangout spot where everyone could listen to old-timey music while filling up their tanks.