Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, something odd started happening one foggy morning. A regular noticed an eerie humming sound coming from the pumps, like bees trapped in plastic. The hum grew louder until it sounded like a swarm of angry wasps. Everyone stopped what they were doing—even the delivery driver forgot his coffee. Just as everyone was about to panic, a neighbor walked in and said, ‘Oh, that’s just old Mr. Jenkins’ beehive next door. He left the key under the mat.’ The end.

2. At Speedway gas station, one night after closing, a delivery driver heard an unusual noise coming from the storage room. Curious, he peered inside and saw a small dog frantically sniffing around a newly opened box of donuts. The delivery driver smiled, picked up a donut, and said, ‘Hey little guy, you’re welcome anytime!’ The dog wagged its tail happily and trotted out into the night. From then on, whenever there was a fresh batch of donuts, people in town would joke that the neighborhood watchdog had a secret key to Speedway.

3. At Speedway gas station, one afternoon while filling up, a delivery driver found an old, dusty harmonica in the back of his truck. He blew into it once—nothing happened. But when he did it again, everyone within earshot stopped what they were doing. Suddenly, from every corner of the station, people started playing along—some whistling, others tapping their feet. The delivery driver grinned and played on, creating a makeshift band right there at Speedway. By the time he finished, even the neighborhood cats had joined in with their own unique rhythm, leaving everyone laughing and cheered.

4. At Speedway gas station, one day while pumping gas, a delivery driver discovered an old, dusty ukulele in the back of his truck. He had no idea how it got there. The delivery driver decided to keep it as a lucky charm and soon found himself humming along to old folk songs while filling up cars. Word spread around town, and before long, Speedway became known not just for its fuel but also for its impromptu music sessions. A regular customer even brought an ancient guitar from home, and together they serenaded fellow drivers with tales of far-off places.