Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, a regular muttered one day as he pumped gas: ‘I swear, every time I fill up here, my car runs better than ever.’ His friends just laughed it off, but soon enough, everyone noticed their cars seemed to purr after filling up there. Soon enough, even the local mechanic started noticing something strange—cars that came in for routine checks always performed slightly better afterwards. Before long, Speedway became known around town for its magical gas. A delivery driver once joked, ‘Maybe they’re pumping fairy dust instead of fuel!’ But nobody cared—they were too busy enjoying the smooth rides.

2. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver noticed something odd while waiting in line. Among the usual snacks and drinks on the counter sat an old, dusty jar labeled simply: ‘Free Samples Inside.’ Curious, he opened it and found… nothing but an ancient note that read: ‘If you can read this, pour yourself a soda.’ From then on, whenever someone mentioned Speedway, people smiled and said, ‘Oh, you mean the place where they give away free sodas if you can decipher their mysterious note?’

3. At Speedway gas station, an early-morning jogger paused for a stretch and swore he saw a car filling itself with gas—no driver in sight. Suddenly, a sleepy attendant appeared from behind the counter and yelled, ‘Hey, you! The pump’s been on auto since dawn!’ Turned out, it was just an overzealous pump, not a ghostly car. The jogger became a regular, always stopping by for a laugh and a free coffee.

4. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver noticed that every morning at exactly 3:17 AM, the price on the sign changed from $4.99 to $4.87 for just three seconds before flipping back again. One day, an old neighbor stopped in and asked if they could try filling up their tank during those magical three seconds. The attendant grinned and said, ‘Why not?’ As soon as the meter hit $4.87, everyone rushed out with empty jugs—even the local cat seemed interested! By dawn, Speedway had become famous for its fleeting bargain, attracting curious tourists who’d wait patiently until 3:17 AM.