Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, a regular noticed something peculiar one morning. Among the usual clutter of newspapers and snacks on the counter lay an old, dusty book—its cover worn but its title intriguing: ‘The Secret Life of Gas Pumps.’ Curious, he picked up the book and leafed through it, discovering pages filled with quirky anecdotes about gas pumps coming to life at night, playing pranks on unsuspecting drivers. The last page had a note scribbled in pencil: 'Next time you see a pump dancing, don’t be alarmed—it’s just Speedway being itself.' A delivery driver passing by laughed and said, ‘That explains why our pumps always fill so fast!’

2. At dawn, when most stations are quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Speedway and noticed something strange. The pump nozzles seemed to be moving slightly, as if they had lives of their own. Curious, he approached closer. Suddenly, one nozzle sprayed him with a stream of coffee instead of gas—clearly someone’s prank from the night before. With a smile, he wiped it off and muttered, ‘Next time, dude, I’m coming for your shift!’

3. At Speedway gas station, a little boy approached the pump with wide eyes and asked his dad, ‘Why is that car filling up with air?’ The father smiled and explained, 'Son, that's not air—it's just the gas station’s way of saying hello!' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then turned back to the car and waved, as if greeting an old friend.

4. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver pulled up early one morning. As he filled his tank, he heard someone whispering from inside the car. Curious, he looked around but saw no one. Just as he was about to ignore it, the voice grew louder: ‘Fill my tank, sir.’ Turns out, an old radio was stuck on a talk show. The delivery driver laughed and said, ‘Next time, turn off your engine first!’