What are LED Lighting Supply Race Track Lights?

LED Race Track Lighting are powerful, outdoor pole-mounted fixture. LED Sports Race Track Lights are equipped with narrow beam optics to light up a very specific location on a race track surface. Power ranges from 200 Watts up to 1200 Watts. Lumens range from 28000 to 180000 lumens. Voltage options are 100-277V and 277-280V.

LED race track lights are a special type of powerful pole-mounted outdoor light with a variety of tight optic packages. It has high wattage and high-lumen fixtures that come with a series of narrow beam angles.

What are the Benefits of Using LED Lighting Supply Lights for Race Tracks?

• High output and high-quality light source: Our lights provide optimal visibility and safety for drivers and an excellent nighttime viewing experience for spectators.
• Energy Efficient: LED Lighting Supply lights will provide 50% savings if not more on your energy costs.
• Lower Maintenance Costs: With our lighting solutions, there are no bulbs or ballasts to replace.
• Instant on: LED Lighting Supply lights turn on instantly. There are no long warm-up times.
• Consistent Illumination: Our lights create bright, balanced lighting that allows the drivers to see dangerous night conditions and avoid them.
• Not flicker: Our LED racetrack lighting does not flicker. They produce a constant source of lighting. Flickering lights will distract drivers and cause eye strain.
• High impact rating: Many of our lights have high IK ratings. They can withstand incidental impact from racing events.
• Easily replace Metal Halide: We have the lumen output to replace 400 Watt, 1000 Watt, and even 2000 Watt Metal Halide, one for one.
• Waterproof Lighting: Our LED race track lights are IP-rated. This helps for race tracks that are located in wet locations.
• Our fixtures can bolt to wooden pole structures: make sure the pole's rated to carry the weight and load of our lights. We also supply poles, if that is what you need.
• Long Lifespan: LED Lighting Supply Lights for Race Tracks should last 10+ years.
• Multiple Optic Packages available: We will provide you with a lighting plan that includes the best optics for your track
• Low and High Voltage Options: We offer voltage options in the ranges of 100-277 Volts and 277-480 Volts.
• Color temperature: We offer lighting solutions that are optional for most tracks: 4000k and 5000k.
• Retrofit or New installation: our lights are designed for both.

What are the Recommended Foot Candles for Race Tracks?

Regional Dirt Racing Track

• Straightaways: 20-30 foot candles
• Turns and Corners: 30-50 foot candles
• Pit Areas: 50-75 foot candles
• Spectator Stands: 10-20 foot candles

Club and Amateur Tracks

• Straightaways: 25-40 foot candles
• Turns and Corners: 40-60 foot candles
• Pit Areas: 60-80 foot candles
• Spectator Stands: 15-25 foot candles

Semi-Professional Tracks

• Straightaways: 30-50 foot candles
• Turns and Corners: 50-80 foot candles
• Pit Areas: 75-100 foot candles
• Spectator Stands: 20-30 foot candles

Professional Race Courses

• Straightaways: 50-75 foot candles
• Turns and Corners: 75-100 foot candles
• Pit Areas: 100-150 foot candles
• Spectator Stands: 30-50 foot candles

Motocross, BMX, and Karting Tracks

• Straightaways: 20-30 foot candles
• Turns and Corners: 30-50 foot candles
• Pit Areas: 50-75 foot candles
• Spectator Stands: 10-20 foot candles

How to Select the Best LED Race Track Lighting

Start by assessing key factors that impact lighting performance and installation:

1. What are Your Required Light Levels: Determine the necessary illumination based on your level of competition. We can make recommendations if you're not sure.
2. Existing Poles Installed: Identify your pole locations, heights, and whether they can support new fixtures. Do you need poles? We can assist you with how many, how all, and where they should be located.
3. Fixture Mounting Height: Confirm the height at which lights will be installed for optimal coverage. If you don't have poles, we can recommend a mounting height.
4. What are Your Current Fixtures: If replacing lights, note the number of fixtures per pole and how they are mounted. Let us know the wattage and type of fixture. If you don't have lights, we can recommend the lighting package that will work best for your needs.
5. Mounting Compatibility: How are your lights mounted? If you have fixtures, there's a good chance we can match your existing mounting. If you need fixtures, we can work with you to find the best option.
6. Budget: Define your budget to balance performance, efficiency, and cost. We can find the best solution to meet your needs.

Each of these factors plays a critical role in selecting the right LED lighting for your race track. Need help? We offer free lighting plans to ensure optimal results.

How Can You Calculate the Lights You'll Need for a Race Track?

That’s hard to answer because every track is different and has different requirements. We never guess, we offer our race track customers a free lighting plan so we can determine the type and number of lights needed to light up their track.

You can also reduce glare with a good light design. Aiming the lights in the direction of the car can cut almost all the glare. Using side shields on the light also helps.

Need Help? Talk to an LED Race Track Light Expert.

With so many options and fixtures available, it's hard to decide what option is going to meet your needs and requirements. The sales engineers of LED Lighting Supply are experts in LED race track lighting. Use our experience and tell us your needs, and we will provide you with the best LED Race Track lighting options for your project or application. We can provide you with a free lighting plan to make sure the area is well-lit and the lighting is balanced.

Completed Sports Field Lighting Projects using LED Lighting Supply's Race Track Lighting

LED Race Track Lighting FAQs

What is the Best Height to Mount LED Lights for Race Tracks?

Higher is better than lower. It aids in light distribution and creates balance across the track surface. Maintaining a constant light level void of shadows is ideal. Lights mounted higher have a better chance of creating balance. We would like to see lights at a minimum of 20 feet.

Do LED Light Fixtures for Race Tracks Angle Outward or Shine Straight Down?

Most of the fixtures we use to light up race tracks are high-power sports flood lights. These are always ‘aimed’ or angled to where their light is needed. The light should be aimed in the direction of the driver traffic so the drivers do not have look directly into the lights.

Are there Dark-Sky Compliant LED Lights for Race Tracks?

No, unless the lights are pointing straight down, they are not dark sky compliant. If they need to be we can create a lighting plan that will be dark sky compliant. However, there may be some limitations on the light levels. It depends on the number of poles and pole locations.

How Can You Avoid Light Bleed on Adjoining Properties and Roadways?

The best way is to model our lighting plans to check how much light is being leaked onto the highway. Then the plan can adjust the light aiming to ensure the light bleed onto roadways and properties is minimized. Also, lights can be equipped with side shields to help keep the light focused.