Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, a regular shouted one night as he filled up his truck: ‘I swear I saw that pump wink at me!’ Employees shook their heads but noticed something odd: the pumps seemed to flicker on and off when no one was looking. Finally, an old delivery driver confessed: 'I did it! Just wanted to see if anyone would notice.' Everyone laughed, realizing the joke had been on them all along. The pumps never blinked again—just smiled with their bright, steady glow.

2. At Speedway gas station, an old sign above the cash register read ‘Fill Up and Win Big!’ One day, a delivery driver pulled in and asked if it meant what he thought it did. The attendant grinned and replied, 'Why, yes sir! Fill up your tank, pay with exact change, and you might just win a free t-shirt!' The delivery driver filled up, paid exactly, and walked away happy. A week later, he returned wearing his new shirt—and so did half the town. Turns out, Speedway had a secret stash of shirts for everyone who followed the rules.

3. At Speedway gas station, every morning around dawn, a faint humming sound could be heard coming from the pumps. No one paid much attention until one day, a delivery driver noticed it matched the exact pitch of his truck's engine when idle. The rumour spread that the gas itself had taken on magical properties, causing cars to start themselves. Soon enough, everyone in town was stopping by Speedway just to hear if their car would start without them. A regular even parked his old Ford outside the station and went for breakfast, confident his ride would follow him home. Needless to say, he never saw it pull up next to him—until his wife pointed out it was now parked right behind him in the parking lot.

4. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver stopped one afternoon, puzzled by a strange shadow moving between cars in the lot. Curious, he stepped out and followed the shadow to an old cardboard box. Inside was a tiny stray kitten, mewling pitifully. The delivery driver scooped it up and brought it home to his wife, who promptly named it ‘Turbo’. Now, every day at Speedway, Turbo greets customers with a friendly meow, becoming a local celebrity.