Now to get to the magazine! This edition of the magazine opens by highlighting AMSOIL’s role as the Official Oil of King of the Hammers, one of the toughest off-road racing events in the world (pages 8–9). The feature recaps the extreme conditions of the 2026 Race of Kings, where only a small fraction of competitors finished due to unprecedented course difficulty and mechanical strain. AMSOIL-sponsored drivers and teams are featured throughout, reinforcing the brand’s presence in elite off-road racing and the performance credibility that comes with competing in brutal environments like Johnson Valley.

On the technical side, the Tech Talk section explains how extreme heat impacts motorcycle oil performance and why motorcycles are especially demanding on lubricants (page 7). The article walks through how heat leads to viscosity loss, oxidation, and additive depletion, all of which can affect engine protection, shifting quality, and clutch performance. It emphasizes how AMSOIL synthetic motorcycle oils are engineered to resist these effects, maintaining protection under temperatures that cause conventional oils to break down.

Another feature takes a closer look at differential covers and why they matter more than many enthusiasts realize (page 12). The article explains how upgraded differential covers can improve cooling, strength, and maintenance access, especially for trucks used in towing or off-road conditions. It also connects these upgrades to proper gear lube selection, reinforcing the importance of pairing quality hardware with high-performance lubricants. That message continues with a follow-up article focused on protecting differentials with AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR synthetic gear lube (page 13). The piece explains challenges like shear stress and thermal runaway, describing how extreme heat and pressure can lead to rapid lubricant breakdown and catastrophic gear failure. SEVERE GEAR is positioned as a solution designed to control heat, maintain film strength, and extend equipment life in severe-service applications.