Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station late one night, a delivery driver asked the clerk, ‘Do you ever see that old lady filling up her car?’ The next morning, everyone wanted to know: who was she? It turned out it was just an elderly woman from the neighborhood, stopping by every week for her special blend of gasoline. When asked why she always came here so late, she replied with a twinkle in her eye, 'This is where I fill up my dreams!' And everyone laughed, realizing sometimes life's best stories are right under our noses.

2. At Speedway gas station, a regular was filling up his truck when he noticed something strange—every time he pumped exactly seven gallons, the attendant’s face lit up with a mischievous smile. Finally, our regular asked curiously, ‘Hey, why do you always grin when I put in seven gallons?’ The attendant replied, grinning wider than ever, ‘Because that’s how much fuel your truck loses every time it drives past my house!’

3. At Speedway gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Dad, look! The pump just winked at me!’ The father smiled and shook his head, but then looked down at the pump. Sure enough, the nozzle seemed to flash faintly in the dim light. He chuckled and said, ‘Must be your imagination, son.’ As they drove off, the boy turned around with a sly grin and whispered to his dad, ‘Maybe it was winking at YOU!’

4. At Speedway gas station, an old man was pumping gas into his car when he suddenly exclaimed, ‘Hey, wait a minute—this pump is talking back!’ The attendant looked puzzled but walked over to check. The old man grinned sheepishly and whispered, 'It's probably just my hearing aid picking up static.' They both laughed, and soon enough, everyone in line was chuckling too. Speedway became known for its talkative pumps—and good company.