Speedway Express

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Speedway Express, where gas meets gossip, one day an old man entered with a strange smile on his face. As he filled up his tank, he casually placed something in the cashier’s drawer—an ancient coin, glinting like it held secrets from another era. The cashier, curious but cautious, peeked inside later and found not just one coin but a whole collection—ancient tokens from far-off lands. From then on, whenever someone mentioned unusual finds or lost treasures, Speedway Express became the first stop for local gossip. And every time a new customer arrived, everyone asked: ‘Did you bring us any coins today?’

2. At Speedway Express, where gas meets gossip, one day a little boy walked in with his dad. As they approached the counter, he pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Dad, look! The pump is talking!’ The attendant smiled and nodded knowingly, leaning closer to whisper back, ‘Yup, that’s our Mr. Johnson—the town’s most talkative pump.’ Dad laughed and said, ‘Well son, it seems some things never change—gas pumps still love to chat!’ And off they went, leaving behind another Speedway Express legend.

3. At Speedway Express, where gas meets gossip, one day a delivery driver pulled up and asked for directions. As he leaned on the counter, the cashier pointed out the window and said, ‘Head straight down that road until you see the sign that says “Wrong Way.”’ The delivery driver looked puzzled but shrugged it off, thinking it was just another local joke. A few minutes later, as he drove away, someone shouted from behind the counter: 'Hey, don’t forget to turn left!' The driver grinned, shook his head, and muttered, ‘Yep, Speedway Express—where even the directions are fuel for laughter.’

4. At Speedway Express, where gas meets gossip, one day a neighbor asked curiously: ‘Do you ever run out of coffee here?’ ‘No,’ replied the attendant with a twinkle in his eye. ‘When we run low on coffee, we just fill up our tanks with gasoline instead!’ The neighbor laughed and shook his head, muttering something about modern conveniences before heading off for his morning brew.