Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway, a neighborhood gas station, something peculiar began happening one morning when a regular noticed an old, dusty baseball card stuck between the cash register keys. The card turned out to be a rare 1980s rookie edition of some obscure player no one recognized. Word spread quickly, and soon every delivery driver, neighbor, and even kids from school were stopping in for their chance at finding ‘the card.’ Before long, Speedway became known not just for gas but for its weekly lottery of legendary cards hidden among the keys—all proceeds going towards a local charity. And that’s how Speedway earned its reputation as more than just a gas station—it was a place where dreams, however small, could come true.

2. At Speedway, a neighborhood gas station, one foggy morning a delivery driver noticed something odd: the pumps seemed to be glowing softly in the mist. Curious, he approached and saw that each pump had a tiny neon sign spelling out ‘Sale Today’—in colors so vibrant they looked like they were lit from within. The delivery driver grinned, thinking it must be some new marketing gimmick. As he drove off, he waved goodbye to an old man filling up his car, who just happened to be Speedway’s owner—a regular around these parts. Later that day, everyone agreed it was definitely worth checking back for another look.

3. At Speedway, a neighborhood gas station, one night after closing, an attendant heard an eerie voice over the intercom: ‘Fill my tank with stars tonight.’ Intrigued, the attendant looked around but saw no one. The next evening, he filled up an empty gas can with 'stars'—glitter and confetti from his daughter’s birthday party. When a delivery driver pulled in later that night, he asked for a fill-up. Smiling mysteriously, the attendant pressed the button on the can. Suddenly, the whole station was covered in colorful sparkles! Everyone laughed, and Speedway became known as the place where magic happened.

4. At Speedway, a neighborhood gas station, one evening a little boy pointed excitedly and asked his dad, ‘Dad, why does that pump keep talking?’ The father smiled and explained, 'Son, it's just an old fuel pump, it talks when it’s full.' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then turned back with another question: 'So Dad, if these pumps can talk, do you think they ever tell jokes?'