--- title: RelaDyne Insights | April 2026 --- | Stay informed with April's insights on safety, racing, and product highlights.  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   | | --- | | View in browser Safety Spotlight:  April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month—a reminder to stay focused behind the wheel and eliminate distractions to keep yourself and others safe. Industry News RelaDyne Named 2026 CIO 100 Award Winner RelaDyne has been recognized by Foundry’s CIO as a 2026 CIO 100 Award Winner, honoring organizations that demonstrate excellence in innovation, digital transformation, and the strategic use of technology to drive business value. This recognition highlights RelaDyne’s continued investment in forward-thinking digital initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and elevate the customer experience.   Read the full story on RelaDyne’s CIO 100 recognition here. Spring Fleet Maintenance: How April Weather Impacts Operations April Showers Bring More Than May Flowers Spring weather can introduce hidden challenges across your operation, from moisture in fuel systems to post-winter equipment wear. According to industry estimates, adverse weather contributes to billions in lost time and costs across the trucking industry each year. A proactive approach to spring maintenance can help reduce downtime, protect equipment, and keep your operations running smoothly.   Read the full blog to stay ahead this season May Means Motorsports is a month-long celebration of Drydene’s presence across every level of racing, from grassroots dirt tracks to the national stage. Through partnerships with drivers like Logan Schuchart, Wesley Smith, and Cory Roper, along with events like the Drydene Stockyard Stampede, the campaign highlights Drydene’s commitment to performance, reliability, and the teams that keep motorsports moving.   👉 Follow along for racing updates all month long using #MayMeansMotorsports. We have partnered with Cory Roper for the upcoming NASCAR Truck race at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday, May 1st. RelaDyne is proud to announce that our Drydene brand will partner with Cory Roper and Halmar Friesen Racing for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway on May 1. This partnership brings Drydene’s commitment to performance and reliability to the national stage, kicking off #MayMeansMotorsports and reinforcing our presence across motorsports, from dirt to pavement.   Read the full announcement to learn more about the partnership and what’s ahead. BUILT FOR THE STAMPEDE: DRYDENE PARTNERS WITH HIGH LIMIT RACING FOR THE STOCKYARD STAMPEDE RelaDyne’s Drydene brand is proud to serve as the entitlement sponsor of the Drydene Stockyard Stampede, part of the High Limit Racing series at Texas Motor Speedway. This partnership reinforces Drydene’s deep-rooted presence in dirt racing, supporting the drivers, teams, and fans who define the sport. As High Limit Racing brings top-tier sprint car competition to Texas, the Stockyard Stampede showcases the intensity, performance, and grit that align with Drydene’s legacy on and off the track.   Read more about the event and Drydene’s role in powering motorsports. Drydene x Wesley Smith Racing Partnership RelaDyne Expands Motorsports Partnership with Wesley Smith Racing RelaDyne is proud to announce that Drydene will partner with Wesley Smith Racing for the 2026 season. Competing across premier dirt tracks throughout the Midwest, Smith will pilot a fully Drydene-branded non-wing sprint car, bringing performance and reliability to one of the most demanding forms of racing. This partnership reflects RelaDyne’s continued investment in performance-driven partnerships and support of grassroots motorsports.   Read the full announcement to learn more about the partnership with Wesley Smith Racing and what’s ahead. Wesley Smith X Drydene Upcoming Races  5/1 - US36 Raceway - Osborne, MO 5/9 - Red Hill Raceway - Sumner, IL 5/16 - Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO 5/23 - Valley Speedway - Grain Valley, MO May Means Motorsports: Logan Schuchart and Drydene Take the Track As part of #MayMeansMotorsports, RelaDyne’s Drydene brand is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with Logan Schuchart and Shark Racing, driving performance on the dirt since 2018. Schuchart has shown strong consistency early this season, with multiple top-10 finishes and a steady presence near the top of the World of Outlaws standings. This May, as he takes the track in the Drydene car, the partnership continues to highlight what it means to perform under pressure, bringing Drydene’s legacy of reliability and innovation to life in one of the most demanding racing environments.   Product Spotlights From passenger vehicles to heavy-duty fleets, having the right fluids in place is critical to performance and reliability. RelaDyne offers a full portfolio of antifreeze and DEF solutions designed to support a wide range of applications, helping customers stay protected, efficient, and ready for whatever the road ahead brings. Backed by trusted brands like DuraMAX for automotive applications and Drydene for commercial and industrial performance, our solutions are built to deliver confidence across every mile. Explore the full range of antifreeze and DEF solutions available through RelaDyne. Connect With Us The Car Wash Show Nashville, TN May 11–13, 2026 Visit us at the show Explore solutions for quick lube and car wash operators   Connect with our team on improving uptime, performance, and operational efficiency Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable (EGCR) Pittsburgh, PA May 12–14, 2026 Visit us at Booths 419 & 518 Explore solutions for lubrication, fuel, and reliability services Connect with our team on improving uptime and performance More to Discover National Car Care Month AAA is collaborating with leading industry organizations—including NAPA, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, and the Auto Care Association—to celebrate National Car Care Month this April. Read More. How Heat Affects Lubricants Higher temperatures significantly accelerate lubricant degradation, and under the Arrhenius Rate Rule, every 10°C (18°F) increase can double oxidation rates—effectively cutting lubricant life in half and increasing the risk of wear and failure. 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