Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, a regular noticed something odd one morning. While filling up his car, he heard an eerie voice over the loud speaker: ‘Fill your tank today for good luck!’ Curious drivers started checking their tanks obsessively—was it really true? Soon, everyone in town was rushing to Speedway before noon to get their fill-up ‘for good luck.’ Even a grumpy old delivery driver stopped by, muttering under his breath. By evening, the owner realized what was happening and announced over the PA: ‘Guys, I’m out of luck! Only full tanks left!’ Everyone burst into laughter—and continued coming back every day just to hear the joke again.

2. At Speedway gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly at the pump. ‘Dad,’ he said, ‘look at that funny face on the nozzle!’ The father squinted and laughed, leaning closer to see better. ‘Oh, that’s just Uncle Pete’s face from last Halloween,’ he explained. The little boy giggled, satisfied with the answer, while an old delivery driver nodded knowingly in the background. 'Yep,' he muttered, 'Uncle Pete's face is everywhere around here.'

3. At Speedway gas station, an old man was browsing through the convenience store’s aisles when he stumbled upon a peculiar item. Among the usual snacks and drinks sat a small, handwritten sign reading: ‘Free samples of our new secret recipe—try one today!’ Curious, the old man took a sample. To his surprise, it turned out to be a spicy chili concoction so potent that tears streamed down his face. A nearby delivery driver offered him water, remarking, 'That’s our “speed” sauce—keeps customers coming back for more!'

4. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver stopped mid-pump one day and asked curiously, 'Why does this hose always seem to be whispering?' The attendant shrugged, ‘It’s probably just the fuel talking, mate.’ The delivery driver laughed, finishing his fill-up. As he drove off, a neighbor walking by whispered, ‘I heard it says “topping up” in a quiet voice when you’re almost done.’ Everyone chuckled, realizing that maybe the whispering wasn’t so mysterious after all.