Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Speedway’s pumps hummed their usual quiet rhythm, a delivery driver noticed something odd. A small bird had found its way into the station’s garage and was frantically pecking at the fuel nozzles. Curious, he watched as the little fellow tried to fill his wings with gasoline instead of seed. Realizing the danger, another employee quickly opened a window, and soon the bird was flapping happily outside. That day, Speedway earned a new nickname—‘the place where birds refuel’—and became a local legend for its quirky charm.

2. At midnight, when Speedway’s pumps were the only lights on the deserted street, an employee heard a strange humming sound. It wasn’t the usual generator noise—it was deeper and more persistent. Curious, he followed the sound into the backroom and found it coming from an old radio left there years ago. Turning it off, he noticed a delivery driver outside, grinning sheepishly. ‘Just checking if you’re still open,’ he said. The employee shook his head, smiling, and replied, ‘Next time, give us a call—we close at eleven.’

3. At dusk, when Speedway’s neon sign flickered its familiar glow, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Dad, look! The gas pump just winked at me!’ His father smiled knowingly, ruffling his son’s hair. ‘It’s just an old friend trying to catch your eye,’ he said. Overhead, the pump gently clicked again—this time sounding like it was saying, “Fill her up!” in a gravelly voice. The boy giggled, satisfied that tonight’s adventure had confirmed one thing: sometimes even gas pumps have a sense of humor.’

4. At sunset, when Speedway’s pumps cast long shadows across the parking lot, a curious cat began appearing every night. It always sat exactly three feet from the gas nozzle, watching with unblinking eyes as customers filled up their tanks. One evening, an old delivery driver pulled in and asked the cat if it wanted a ride home. The cat just stared back solemnly. As he drove off, everyone watched the cat turn around and wave goodbye—with its paw stuck out the window like a little kid. Ever since then, locals say that whenever you see Speedway’s cat waving, it's because it’s hitching a ride somewhere exotic.