Doug’s Pro Lube

Always happy with service! Honest, fair, and reliable.

I’ve been hanging out in Springfield, MO after completing the first half of a classic ‘road trip’ across the Plains from Portland, Oregon. The occasion was an expenses reimbursed business meeting this week. Springfield is a great place to visit– lots of awesome food spots and even a Portland-​esque coffee culture– at least downtown.
I digress, after all you aren’t here to hear about ANDY’s FROZEN CUSTARD, HEMMINGWAY’S at Bass Pro Shop or LAMBERT’S (the Home of Throw’d Rows (rolls))…you want to know about OIL CHANGES.
Since I’m leaving EARLY tomorrow morning, I thought I’d better change the oil today. It’s one of those «little voice» things– you know, the times that small voice in your head says, «I really should check the tires (or insert your other favorite travel trouble noun here)». You know how it goes, the one time you say «Naw…» you have a major blowout or something similar.
So. I’m off to do the oil change.
During my meetings, I had met Ramona from our national office at lunch. She told me about her family, their hobby of SPONSORING RACE CARS, and her husband that owns this Pro Lube at Monett, about 35 miles east of Springfield.
It was a beautiful day, and what’s better on a day off during the middle of a cross country road trip that meandering through the farmlands to catch some awesome scenery? So that’s what I did, with the objective of locating Romona’s hubby and their business. After all, I like to keep money in the family (so to speak) when I can, so to me it was worth the trip to check his place out.
Let me tell you. Doug has an AWESOME little shop/​race car mini museum! And he is a wonderful guy that took great care of me. Hi guys were fast, efficient and courteous. His lobby was full regulars which spoke VOLUMES.
If you’re passing through check Doug’s Pro Lube out. Take a look at his collection of dirt track race memorabilia. If you live near Monett, I just have 2 words to say, «Lucky You!»
See you next time Doug!
PS Everyone– Be sure to find out when his car next races for a cool-​night-​out-​thing-​to-​do and cheer them on!