Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Speedway for gas, he noticed something odd: a faint humming sound like distant bees buzzing in the air. Curious, he leaned out and saw nothing but darkness. Suddenly, an old man appeared from behind the pumps, wiping his hands on a greasy rag. ‘That’s just my old generator,’ he chuckled. The delivery driver relaxed, paying for gas with a smile. As he drove off, he waved goodbye to the neighbor who’d been silently filling his tank all along.’

2. Early in the morning, when most gas stations were closed, an old man walked into Speedway carrying a basket of eggs. The clerk raised an eyebrow, but said nothing until the man asked for a lighter. The clerk smiled and handed over the lighter without asking any questions. ‘Just be careful with those eggs,’ he muttered under his breath. As the old man drove off, another customer, a delivery driver, leaned towards the counter and whispered, ‘I saw him do that last week too—must be his secret recipe!’

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Speedway for gas, he noticed something strange: the pump seemed to hum in time with the traffic on the nearby highway. Curious, he leaned closer and realized it was just the rhythm of cars merging into the lane next to him. Suddenly, an old neighbor walked up and asked if everything was okay. ‘Just checking out your place,’ grinned the delivery guy. ‘Turns out, Speedway’s got the best soundtrack for filling up!’

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Speedway for gas, he noticed something odd on the counter—a small, handwritten sign reading ‘Free donuts with every fill-up.’ Curious, he filled his tank and took two glazed treats home. The next morning, the delivery driver returned to thank them but found only empty shelves and a note: 'Sorry, out of donuts—try again later!' Turns out it was just a prank by a regular who loved practical jokes. The driver shrugged, smiling, realizing that sometimes life at Speedway is more fun when you don't take everything too seriously.