Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Speedway’s neon sign flickered to life, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The gas pumps seemed to sway gently in the still air, as if stirred by an unseen breeze. Curious, he approached and saw that each pump had a tiny hummingbird perched on its nozzle, sipping gasoline like nectar. Startled, he waved his hand—only for the birds to fly away, leaving behind a faint scent of honeysuckle. A regular customer whistled from inside, commenting, ‘Looks like Speedy finally found his favorite fuel.’

2. At dusk, when Speedway’s pumps hummed their familiar rhythm, a neighbor wondered aloud: ‘Do those gas fumes ever make anyone high?’ A delivery driver, nodding off after a long shift, muttered, 'Finally, somewhere I can fill up AND sleep!' The next morning, he awoke with a start—only to realize his bike was still running and everyone was staring. Speedway’s pumps had indeed worked their magic.

3. At midnight, when Speedway’s pumps were the only lights on the deserted street, a delivery driver heard an odd whisper over the PA system. "Fill up your tank with luck tonight," it said softly, cutting off abruptly. Curious, he filled his tank and drove home. Later that night, his wife asked, ‘Did you get lucky today?’ Smiling sheepishly, he replied, ‘Just filled up my tank, honey.’

4. At night, when Speedway’s pumps cast eerie shadows across the parking lot, a delivery driver spotted an odd item in one of the empty gas cans. Curious, he tipped it over—only to reveal a small, dusty teddy bear with a faded smile. The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, thinking maybe someone had accidentally left it there during a long shift. He picked up the bear, dusted it off, and decided to keep it as a lucky charm. From then on, whenever things got slow at Speedway, people would spot him behind the counter holding that little teddy bear, whispering ‘Good luck, old friend.’