Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, a regular noticed something peculiar one morning. Among the usual bottles of water and snacks on the counter lay an old, dusty harmonica. Curious, he picked it up and gave it a blow. To his surprise, it played a perfect tune of ‘Happy Birthday’—every time he blew into it. Word spread quickly around town, and soon enough, every birthday celebration included a visit to Speedway for their magical harmonica. Even the delivery drivers started leaving theirs there, each tuned to different songs.

2. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver once asked curiously: ‘Why does the pump always say “Fill me with mystery” when I’m filling up my truck?’ The attendant smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Because your truck is thirsty for adventure!' The delivery driver shook his head, but couldn’t help laughing as he drove off—leaving behind an empty tank and a full tank of laughter.

3. At Speedway gas station, an old man complained loudly one day: 'I swear, every time I fill up here, my car talks back!' The attendant, a youngster named Alex, looked puzzled but grinned. ‘Sir,’ he said gently, ‘maybe your car’s just trying to tell you something.’ The next morning, everyone in town heard that Speedway had sold out of gas—and the cars were all whispering directions instead!’

4. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver once said with a puzzled look: ‘Who keeps filling up my tank when I’m not watching?’ Finally, an old neighbor approached him and whispered, ‘Mate, it’s me—every time you leave your truck running, I top off your tank for you.’ The delivery driver shook his head, smiling: ‘Thanks, mate, didn’t realize you were such a petrol saint!’