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 pumping gas, he heard an announcement over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention please—your car is now officially late for work.’ Since then, drivers have claimed their vehicles receive mysterious reminders throughout the day. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up and asked if his truck was running on time. The voice replied, 'Your truck left its delivery ten minutes ago!' Confused, he checked his phone—and sure enough, his order had been delivered early. Word spread quickly, and soon neighbors would stop by just to hear their cars' daily updates. At Speedway, it’s not just gas you fill up with—it’s motivation!

2. At Speedway gas station, an early-morning regular asked aloud, ‘Why does the cashier always greet me as “Mr. Delivery”?’ The cashier just smiles and says, ‘Because you’re always here with a big box, sir!’ The regular shrugs and replies, ‘I’m not a delivery driver; I live next door.’ From then on, whenever he comes in, the cashier waves and calls out, ‘Mr. Neighbor!’

3. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver once wondered: why did the same old truck keep pulling up right next to him every day? Finally, one morning, the delivery guy asked the regular, ‘Hey, do you mind if I ask—why are you always here first thing in the morning?’ The regular grinned and replied, ‘I’m not here for myself, pal. My wife makes me come early so she can beat me to the gas pump!’

4. At Speedway gas station, a neighbor noticed that every Sunday morning, the pump nozzles seemed to whisper to each other. Curious, she asked an old delivery driver what was up with those pumps. He winked and said, ‘They’re just saying their prayers before another busy week.’ The neighbor shook her head, smiling, thinking maybe it was time for some coffee herself.