Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway, where gas meets gossip, one day a regular noticed something peculiar in his car’s tank. A small, rusted coin lay nestled among the sand and gravel. Soon enough, other drivers started finding strange treasures—old buttons, tiny toys, even vintage badges—hidden deep within their tanks. Soon enough, Speedway became famous for its hidden treasures. One day, an excited delivery driver rushed inside shouting, ‘I found a miniature cowbell!’ The owner smiled knowingly, replying, ‘That’ll chime you right up every time.’

2. At Speedway, where gas meets gossip, one day a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Dad, look! The pump is talking!’ The father squinted suspiciously but then laughed, leaning down to his son’s level. ‘Son,’ he said gently, pointing towards the nozzle, ‘that’s just Mr. Jenkins from next door filling up.’ And indeed, an elderly gentleman in plaid shirt was chatting amiably with the pump as if it were old friend.}

3. At Speedway, where gas meets gossip, one morning a delivery driver found an old vinyl record stuck between the pump handles. He picked it up curiously—it was The Beatles’ Abbey Road. Nobody claimed it, so he played it over the loudspeaker while pumping gas. Soon, cars lined up not for fuel but to hear the music. Word spread quickly, and soon Speedway became famous for its musical breaks. Regulars started arriving early just to catch the next tune. One day, an elderly gentleman pulled up and asked if they could play some classical music. So, the next week, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony blasted from the speakers as people filled their tanks. Since then, Speedway plays everything from jazz to country, keeping drivers humming along—and always filling up on good vibes.

4. At Speedway, where gas meets gossip, one day a dog started barking hysterically every time someone pumped exactly three gallons of diesel. Soon enough, everyone in town knew about Speedway’s talking dog. A delivery driver even brought him a bone as a joke, but the dog just barked louder. Then one morning, a regular noticed that if you filled up with exactly four gallons, the dog stopped barking altogether—like he was taking a nap! Since then, Speedway has become more than just a gas station; it’s a place where locals gather to chat and wait for the dog’s next antics.