Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another quiet night at Speedway gas station when a delivery driver pulled up with an unusual request. He asked the attendant if he could fill his tank and then wait for ten minutes in the car—with the engine running. After a few moments, the attendant noticed that the delivery driver's car wasn't just idling—it was blasting some old-time rock'n'roll. Smiling, the attendant thought, 'This guy must really love classic tunes!' When the driver finally emerged, he sheepishly explained, ‘Sorry for the inconvenience, but I forgot my favorite CD at home.’ The Speedway crew laughed it off, knowing they’d seen one more friendly face around town.

2. It was dusk in the sleepy town of Westview, and Speedway gas station was as quiet as ever. A delivery driver pulled up with an unusual load—an old, rusted-out car that seemed more suited for a museum than a highway. The delivery driver grinned sheepishly, explaining it was just an antique his uncle had left him. The owner shrugged and said, 'Well, if it runs on gas, I'll take it!' And so, Speedway became the unofficial home of the world's slowest road trip.'

3. It was a typical Saturday afternoon at Speedway gas station when an old man walked in with a strange request. He approached the cashier and asked for a bag of ice, but not just any ice—he needed it to keep his pet turtle cool during the heatwave. The cashier raised an eyebrow, but obliged, handing over a large plastic bag filled with ice cubes. The old man thanked him and left, muttering something about turtles being better company than people these days. Later that evening, as the sun set, a delivery driver pulled up to Speedway, asking if anyone had seen an escaped turtle. With a smile, the cashier pointed towards the parking lot, where a small green head was peering out from under a nearby car.}

4. At Speedway gas station, a regular asked one morning: ‘Why does that old truck always honk its horn exactly three times before pulling away?’ No one knew until one day… Finally, an old delivery driver approached and whispered, ‘It’s simple really—he’s counting his tires!’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just an old guy making sure he had four wheels on the ground.