Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, everyone noticed it one day—why did that old guy always pay with pennies? Nobody knew until he finally said: ‘Fill ’er up, and make sure you count them right!’ Finally, someone asked him why. With a twinkle in his eye, the old man replied, 'I betcha nobody can count as fast as I can!' Everyone laughed, realizing that his little trick was just good-natured fun.

2. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver complained loudly one morning: ‘Why does that old man keep staring at my truck’s tires?’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Oh, he’s just our neighborhood tire expert. He makes sure everyone’s rubber is in perfect shape.’ The delivery guy laughed, realizing his mistake—and so did the old man, who waved cheerfully from behind his newspaper.

3. At Speedway gas station, someone left an unusual item in the parking lot one afternoon—a small, dusty suitcase. No one could remember whose it was or why it had been abandoned there. Curious locals soon gathered around, speculating what secrets might be inside. A delivery driver joked that maybe it contained free samples for everyone. Eventually, a neighbor found the owner’s number on a scrap of paper and called him. The relieved man explained he’d accidentally left his lunchbox behind while rushing off to work—much to everyone’s amusement.

4. At Speedway gas station, late one foggy night, why did a strange man keep whispering into his phone while filling up? Finally, an old lady pulled in and asked for directions. The man looked up, startled, then grinned sheepishly. ‘Oh,’ he said, “I was just telling my friend where to find the best coffee around here!” He pointed towards the diner next door.