Speedway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway gas station, a regular noticed something odd one morning. While pumping gas, he heard an announcement over the loud speaker: ‘Attention please—your car is now officially late for work.’ Since then, every customer has received their own unique motivational message. One day, a delivery driver pulled up and got his usual pep talk: 'Your package is now officially late for delivery!' He smiled and replied, 'Thanks, Speedy Gonzales! I'll make it there on time somehow.' A few minutes later, another voice crackled through the speakers: 'And your truck’s oil level is dangerously low—better pull over before you break down!' The driver laughed and said, 'Looks like Speedway's trying to save me from myself today!'

2. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver once found an unusual item in the shopping cart left outside. While filling up his truck, he noticed a small, dusty violin nestled among the groceries. Curious, he picked it up and gave it a gentle tune on the way back to his truck. To everyone’s surprise, including his own, the old instrument played a perfect melody of ‘Home Sweet Home.’ From that day on, Speedway became known not just for its fuel but also for occasional live music performances by anonymous neighbors who dropped off their violins along with groceries.

3. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver once saw a sign on the pump that read: ‘Fill up your tank—we accept all major fuels and friendly smiles!’ Curious, he filled his tank with a smile, and when he paid, the cashier asked him, ‘Which fuel did you choose?’ The driver replied, grinning, ‘I took the friendly one!’ Turns out, Speedway’s pumps were always topped off with a generous helping of goodwill.

4. At Speedway gas station, a delivery driver once discovered a mysterious package left behind on the loading dock. Curious but cautious, he opened it only to find… nothing inside. Intrigued and slightly amused, the delivery driver showed the empty package to his colleagues. They all shrugged, laughing it off as just another oddity of their small town. Later that evening, while filling up his car, he noticed an old man smiling knowingly from across the street. ‘Just another day at Speedway,’ the neighbor muttered, shaking his head with a twinkle in his eye.