Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station late one night, a regular asked aloud: ‘Do you ever see that old man filling up in the mirror?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘Nope, never seen him.’ Just then, they both looked into the reflection—and there stood an elderly gentleman with a mischievous smile, nodding politely. The regular burst out laughing, realizing it was just their own reflection playing tricks on them. From that day on, Speedway became known for its friendly pranks and good-natured banter.

2. At Speedway gas station, an early-morning delivery driver wondered out loud: ‘Who fills up their tank with coffee?’ Suddenly, a regular customer walked in, grumbling under his breath: ‘I swear, every time I come here, my car’s tire is exactly two psi low.’ The delivery driver laughed and replied, ‘Maybe your car needs a caffeine boost too!’

3. At Speedway gas station, every morning around dawn, someone would hear a faint humming sound. It wasn’t coming from any car or truck—just a soft, almost musical tone that vanished as soon as it appeared. One day, an old neighbor stopped in and asked if anyone had heard the noise before. A delivery driver shrugged and said, 'Nah, never noticed.' The neighbor nodded knowingly and whispered, 'That’s because you’re always too busy talking on your phone!' Everyone laughed, realizing they’d been so distracted they missed the whole thing.

4. At Speedway gas station, a sign above the pump read: ‘Fill Up Your Tank — Or Someone Else Might!’ One day, an old neighbor pulled up and asked why the sign was so urgent. The attendant grinned and replied, 'Just our way of saying “hurry up” when you’re always late for coffee!’