Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway, a regular noticed something odd one morning—an old, dusty baseball glove had appeared in the checkout lane. No one claimed it, and every day, another curious item joined it: an antique pocket watch, a vintage toy car, and even a small, faded photo album. Finally, one evening, a delivery driver left behind a package marked ‘Open Me First.’ Inside was a note reading: ‘Welcome to Speedway’s Mystery Club—Claim Your Prize!’ The next morning, everyone found identical T-shirts emblazoned with the words: ‘I Survived Speedway’s Checkout Lane.’

2. At Speedway, a delivery driver pulled up one afternoon and noticed an unusual sign on the pump: ‘Fill Up Your Tank Today for Good Luck!’ Curious customers started filling their tanks, only to discover that their cars were now playing old-time radio shows instead of music. As word spread, more drivers lined up, hoping for their own lucky tune. Soon enough, everyone from a regular commuter to a delivery driver was dancing along to Bing Crosby serenades while pumping gas. Finally, an older gentleman approached the counter, shaking his head with a smile: 'I guess I'll take my usual good luck—just fill it up!'

3. At Speedway, a manager overheard a strange announcement one night: ‘Attention, customers! The gas pump now doubles as a fortune teller. Fill up, and your future will be revealed!’ A regular pulled up, filled his tank, and asked curiously if he could try it too. After pumping gas, he heard, 'You’ll soon meet someone who loves horses.' He grinned and said, ‘That’s odd… my wife just bought me a horse last week!’ Everyone laughed, and from then on, Speedway became known for its quirky fortunes.

4. At Speedway, a little boy pointed excitedly as he watched the pump numbers spin. His dad looked down and saw nothing but zeroes on the screen. 'Dad,' he said, 'is our car flying?' The father smiled and shook his head, ruffling his son’s hair. ‘No, buddy,’ he replied gently, ‘this is just Speedway—they reset the pumps every night.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully, then grinned again, already planning his next question.