Lighting Design for Race Track | Race Track Lighting Plan
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Includes up to 8% off the price of our recommended lighting products- Professionally Designed Lighting Layout
- Fixture Count & Recommendation
- Improved Energy Efficiency & Reduced Maintenance
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Every lighting plan comes with a dedicated product specialist, providing personalized service and expert advice for your project needs.
How long does it take to get a plan?
1-2 for indoor and 2-3 days for outdoor projects
What to Expect When Requesting a Lighting Plan
A Product Expert Reviews Your Request
We Follow Up to Gather Project Details
Custom Lighting Plan With Product Recommendations is Created
Review and Approve Your Lighting Design
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What Goes into Successful Race Track Field Lighting Design?
Successful race track lighting design starts by understanding the needs and usage of the race track. Is this a track that wants to add lights or a track looking to replace the existing lights?
The lighting layout takes into consideration the existing pole locations, or we can recommend where to place poles. As we perform the calculations, paying attention to the light levels and balance is important.
What is the Ideal Pole Height to Use when Doing a Race Track Lighting Layout?
We always recommend high pole height over low pole height. There is an advantage that high poles have over low poles – it’s easier to create a balanced light over the track. We would like to see poles 30 feet or higher when we perform a lighting plan on any race track.
How Can I Measure My Existing Foot Candle Readings?
The best way to do this is to use a light meter. You can purchase these online. There are some light meter apps that you can also download, but they are not as accurate as light meters. Once you have an understanding of your existing light levels, it is easy to develop a race track lighting layout that can meet or exceed your existing light levels.
Can LED Lights replace 1000 Watt Metal Halide on a Race Track?
Yes, they can, and it’s easy to do a 1 for 1 replacement. LED lights are very powerful light sources, and can easily make your track as bright and more often brighter than your existing lights. And you also get all the benefits of LED Lighting – energy savings, high quality light source, instant on and instant off as well as no maintenance costs associated with bulb and ballast replacements.
How Many Lumens Do You Need to Light a Race Track?
It depends on how the track is used. If the track is a local track with no television coverage or streaming coverage, 30 foot candle provides a great experience for fans and drivers. If the events are televised, then a higher foot candle will be required.
We have found our 400 Watt Sport Light producing 60,000 lumens is ideal for a 1000 Watt Metal Halide replacement and our 600 Watt Sport Light producing 90,000 lumens is an ideal 1500 Watt Metal Halide replacement.
What is the Difference Between a Lighting Design Calculator and a Lighting Plan?
Use a calculator if:
- You are looking for a free, online tool to quickly calculate the number of fixtures you need
- You want quick, simple, and immediate results
- You are looking for a count of light fixtures needed based on a specific budget
- You need a rough estimate on quantity and layout/configuration does not matter
- There is no need to include specific light balance and shadows in your documentation
Use a lighting plan layout if:
- You would like a professional lighting plan engineer to review your requirements
- You need a calculated lighting plan that shows foot candle readings
- You need to see how balanced the light levels are, and you care about reducing shadows
- You want to show aiming angles, and light positions in scale within your indoor or outdoor area
- You need professional assurance that the lights you buy will be the right choice
Sample Race Track Lighting Plans and Heat Map
Completed LED Lighting Supply Race Track Projects
