For Jimmy Henderson, performance and reliability matter both on the racetrack and at work. Henderson competes in Pro 4 off-road racing while also running Henderson Fab and JB Steel Erectors, businesses that depend on trucks, heavy equipment, and machinery to keep projects moving.
His experience with AMSOIL began with a problem in racing: repeated engine damage that forced his team to look for a better solution.
From Race Truck Reliability to AMSOIL
Henderson Motorsports was repeatedly melting piston rings in its race trucks. The team began testing AMSOIL DOMINATOR® Synthetic Racing Oil, looking for an oil that could handle the extreme temperatures and demands of Pro 4 competition.
The results convinced the team to make the switch. Over the following three years, improved bearing and piston-ring reliability reduced the need for engine rebuilds and eliminated engine failures, saving the team time and money.
In off-road racing, where engines face punishing conditions, reliability can make a major difference over a season.
Taking the Experience to the Jobsite
Henderson also faced equipment downtime in his commercial construction businesses, despite frequent oil changes. After seeing the results in racing, he began transitioning his fleet vehicles and equipment to AMSOIL products.
The applications include gasoline and diesel trucks, semis, welders, forklifts, skid steers, cranes, and reach lifts. The businesses use quarterly maintenance and spending reviews to track operating costs and equipment performance.
Those reviews showed longer oil life and reduced downtime, helping the companies manage maintenance across a broad range of equipment.
One Approach to Racing and Business
Whether preparing a race truck or maintaining construction equipment, Henderson focuses on identifying problems, finding lasting solutions, and keeping equipment working. His experience shows how lessons learned in competitive motorsports can carry over into demanding commercial applications.
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Read the full story: Racer Jimmy Henderson Protects Construction Equipment with AMSOIL
Source: AMSOIL Blog, February 5, 2025.
