Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station late one night, a delivery driver heard an eerie voice over the intercom: ‘Fill up your tank with moonlight, and don’t forget to pay in stars tonight.’ The delivery driver chuckled, thinking it was just another prank. The next day, he showed up with a bucket of moonshine and some glitter. As he paid for his gas with twinkling stars, everyone at Speedway laughed so hard they nearly spilled their coffee. From then on, Speedway became known as the place where you could fill up not only your car but also your heart with a little bit of magic.

2. At Speedway gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly at the sky, whispering to his mom, ‘Mommy, look! Is that a UFO?’ His mom laughed and said, ‘No honey, it’s just a plane,’ but everyone in line turned to stare as something unusual hovered above. Suddenly an old man behind them chuckled and said, 'Sonny, that's no UFO—just our friendly surveillance drone checking up on us!' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing how ridiculous they must’ve looked staring up at thin air. The little boy grinned sheepishly, while his mom shook her head and smiled, thinking, 'Speedway might be boring most days, but today sure was entertaining.'

3. At Speedway gas station, a customer complained loudly into his phone: ‘I’ll be there in five minutes—honest!’ But every time he checked his watch, it seemed like hours had passed. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the man turned around and sheepishly apologized to everyone waiting behind him. ‘Sorry,’ he muttered, “my neighbor was stuck on hold for twenty minutes.’

4. At Speedway gas station on a foggy morning, a mechanic noticed something odd: every time he filled up his truck, the price on the pump seemed to change mid-fill. One day, an old neighbor pulled in and asked for help. As the mechanic was filling his car, the price kept jumping between $3.99 and $4.99. The neighbor laughed, saying, ‘Must be some kind of glitch!’ They both watched in amusement until finally, the pump settled on $4.27—just right for a cup of coffee down the road.