Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Speedway’s pumps hummed to life, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar: the gas station’s neon sign kept flashing ‘Open Now’ even though no one was inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only an old calendar stuck to the counter, showing February 1987. Just then, an elderly voice croaked from behind him: 'Finally decided to stop by, young’un?' Turning around, he found an ancient gentleman in overalls, who added with a twinkle, 'I’ve been here since opening time—just like every day for twenty years.'

2. At midnight, when Speedway's neon sign flickered softly, a delivery driver heard an eerie whistling sound coming from the tank area. Curious, he approached cautiously and saw nothing but shadows dancing in the dim light. Suddenly, a voice called out from behind him: ‘Hey, mate! Whistling’s not gonna fill your truck!’ A friendly station attendant appeared with a smile, offering a warm cup of coffee. The delivery driver laughed, realizing it was just another late-night Speedway prank.

3. At dusk, when Speedway's gas pumps glowed amber, a delivery driver caught a whiff of something strange—an aroma like fresh-baked bread wafting from the station's underground tanks. Curious, he peered into the tank room and saw nothing but rows of gleaming metal drums. Suddenly, an old mechanic appeared with a smile, holding a warm loaf of freshly baked rye bread. ‘Ah,’ he said, winking, ‘our secret ingredient for good service.’ The delivery driver left, shaking his head and muttering, ‘Guess that’s why they always fill up so fast around here.’

4. At sunset, when Speedway’s pumps cast long shadows, a little girl pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Daddy, look! The gas pump is winking at us!’ The father smiled, leaned down, and gently said, ‘Honey, it’s just the light playing tricks.’ But as he straightened up, he noticed something—all the other pumps were blinking too! Turning to his neighbor waiting in line, he quipped, “Guess we’re all getting lucky tonight!”