Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, a regular once asked the clerk, ‘Do you ever see that old man driving past so fast?’ The next day, everyone noticed him too—until no one could agree if he even existed. Finally, someone joked that maybe it was just an illusion created by the speedometer. From then on, whenever anyone filled up, they’d glance nervously at their gauge before asking the clerk, ‘Isn’t that old man still zooming by?’ And the clerk would smile and say, ‘Nope, must’ve been your imagination.’

2. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver complained one day, ‘I swear, every time I fill up here, my truck gets lighter!’ The attendant just smiled and nodded, knowing exactly what he meant. Finally, after months of complaints, the owner decided to weigh the trucks before and after filling up. To everyone’s surprise, including his own, the scales showed that Speedway was actually making them heavier—by a kilo of coffee beans each time! A local roaster had been discreetly stocking their trucks with premium brew as a thank-you for loyal service.

3. At Speedway gas station, an elderly gentleman exclaimed one morning, 'I just saw a car drive off without paying!' The attendant shook his head and replied, 'That’s not unusual around here.' The next day, a delivery driver walked in grinning sheepishly. ‘Hey, I owe you some money,’ he said. The attendant nodded knowingly and smiled back, ‘Oh yeah? That’s why your truck is still parked outside.’

4. At Speedway gas station, early in the morning when everyone else is asleep, a delivery driver noticed something odd: the neon sign kept flickering on its own. Curious, he approached the sign and saw nothing amiss—until he heard a soft chuckle from behind him. Turning around, he found an old man smiling warmly, saying, ‘Just my way of telling time, son.’ The next day, the same delivery driver brought his coffee—and a bagel—for the mysterious neighbor who ran Speedway.