Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, something odd started happening every night around closing time. A small dog, usually hiding in the shadows near the pumps, would suddenly appear and dash towards the convenience store’s candy aisle. No one knew where it came from or why it seemed so drawn to those treats. One evening, a delivery driver noticed the dog racing for the snacks. Curious, he followed at a distance. The next morning, everyone found him sitting outside with a bag of chips, grinning sheepishly—obviously enjoying his midnight snack adventure.

2. At Speedway gas station, one morning a delivery driver found an old, dusty kite in the parking lot. He picked it up and noticed it had a note attached: ‘Take me home.’ The delivery driver shrugged and thought, ‘Why not?’ So he took the kite home and hung it on his living room wall. Over time, other neighbors started dropping by to see the mysterious kite. One day, an elderly gentleman recognized it as his grandson’s lost toy from childhood. They laughed, shared stories, and Speedway became known for its magical kites that always brought joy.

3. At Speedway gas station, late one night, a delivery driver noticed an eerie humming sound coming from the pumps. Curious, he approached, only to see tiny lights dancing on the ground near the nozzle. As he leaned closer, the lights formed a little dance, spelling out ‘Fuel Up & Smile!’ Then they vanished with a final giggle. The delivery driver shook his head and laughed, thinking maybe it was just the stress of the day. But when he filled up his truck, he did notice that everyone else around him had a big smile too.

4. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver wondered aloud one day: ‘Why does that neon sign flicker only when no one's paying attention?’ Suddenly, an old mechanic appeared from behind the pumps and grinned: 'That’s our ghostly attendant, haunting the place since closing hours.' The delivery driver shrugged, finishing his fill-up with a smile. 'Guess I’ll just keep an eye on him,' he muttered, as the neon sign winked one last time before settling into a steady glow.