Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway, late one night, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the rearview mirror—his reflection kept changing faces. Curious, he slowed down and looked again. It was an old man with a twinkle in his eyes, waving cheerfully from the backseat. The next morning, everyone in town knew that Speedway’s gas had magical properties—it made your day start with a smile.

2. At dawn, when few customers braved the cold for gas, an old man approached the counter with a strange request. "Fill my tank and give me change for a dollar," he said, smiling enigmatically. The attendant filled the tank and handed him a dollar’s worth of change. The old man nodded approvingly, paid for his coffee, and left without saying another word. From then on, whenever someone asked about that mysterious customer, everyone at Speedway would smile and say, ‘Oh, it was just our regular.’

3. At Speedway, on a quiet Sunday morning, a cashier found a small envelope tucked into the change tray. Curious, she opened it and discovered a handwritten note inside: 'Fill up my tank whenever you see fit.' The cashier shrugged and decided to honor the mysterious request. Over the next few weeks, whenever someone filled up their tank, she would discreetly add a little extra gas—just enough for good luck. One day, an old neighbor pulled in and asked why his car always seemed so full. With a smile, the cashier replied, ‘It’s the generosity of our anonymous benefactor!’

4. At Speedway, a little boy pointed excitedly at the pump, whispering, ‘Daddy, look! The gas is talking to me!’ The father smiled and gently shook his head, reaching for the handle. Suddenly, another voice chimed in from behind them: 'Hey buddy, that’s my line!' A gruff but friendly laugh followed—a neighborhood mechanic had overheard the commotion and decided to join in on the fun.