Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, a regular shouted one day: ‘Hey, look sharp—this pump’s got a mind of its own!’ Since then, customers swear they see the nozzle occasionally dancing around before settling on the car. One night, a delivery driver noticed the nozzle wiggling and whispering like it was talking. He leaned closer, curious, and the nozzle suddenly said, 'Fill her up, bro!' Everyone laughed so hard that from then on, Speedway became known for its friendly ghost-pump.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Speedway one morning, frowning as he checked his manifest. Suddenly, he noticed something odd on the dashboard of his truck. Curious, he leaned closer and saw a tiny note stuck to the windshield: ‘Fill up my tank or I’ll never deliver your breakfast again.’ A regular had left it there in jest.

3. A neighbor passing by Speedway asked curiously: ‘Why does that attendant always greet customers with “Welcome to your last fill-up”?’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Well, sir, it’s because every time they come in, I remind them to enjoy their life while they can—you never know when you might just pull up for good!’ A regular customer overheard and laughed, shaking his head: ‘That guy’s been saying that for twenty years now… but he sure knows how to make us feel special.’

4. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver stopped one afternoon, puzzled by a strange humming sound coming from inside the building. He peered through the window and saw an attendant dancing enthusiastically while cleaning the pumps. The delivery driver knocked on the door, curious about the unusual sight. The attendant, still grinning, invited him in for a dance. They ended up spending the rest of the day jamming to old-school hits, bonding over their shared love for music. Since then, Speedway became known as the place where you can get not just fuel but also a little bit of joy.