Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Speedway’s pumps hummed softly in the quiet town, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. The gas station’s neon sign blinked not just red and green, but also an eerie shade of purple that no one remembered seeing before. Curious, he peered closer and saw a small note on the counter: ‘Purple for Tuesday, everyone!’ Turns out, it was just the owner’s new experiment with decorations. The town laughed it off, and Speedway became known for its weekly color changes—always harmless, always unexpected.

2. At midnight, when Speedway’s neon sign flickered faintly, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The gas station’s hose whistled like an old man whistling for his dog—an eerie yet amusing sound that seemed to follow him home. As he approached his door, the whistle followed him down the street. Confused and slightly spooked, he looked back—and saw no one. Only then did he realize it was just the wind rustling through some old newspapers left on the pump. With a laugh, he shook off the strange encounter, realizing that sometimes even a quiet neighborhood gas station can be full of surprises.

3. At sunset, when Speedway’s pumps reflected golden light on the parking lot, an old man approached the counter with a peculiar request. ‘Fill up my tank,’ he said, ‘and while you’re at it, could you check if I’ve won your monthly lottery?’ The attendant raised an eyebrow but obliged. A few minutes later, he returned with a smile: ‘Congratulations! Today you win… a free cup of coffee!’ The old man laughed heartily and replied, ‘Not bad for a gas station prize.’

4. At dusk, when Speedway’s pumps glowed like lanterns, a little girl pointed excitedly at one of them. ‘Daddy,’ she whispered, ‘look how it winks!’ Her father smiled and gently shook his head. ‘It’s just the light, honey,’ he said softly. But as they drove away, he glanced back at the pump, wondering if maybe—just maybe—it had winked at him too.