Daytona International Speedway to install new advanced LED lighting system

The 'World Center of Racing' is getting a major update in the form of Musco’s modern LED lighting system, the same system utilized by venues like Yas Marina Circuit, which hosts the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Musco also installed the original system at Daytona International Speedway in 1998.

Working with Musco, the 2.5-mile superspeedway in Daytona Beach, FL, will install LED lighting "across all existing oval track high mast pole-mounted fixtures, the road course, infield, pit box and emergency lighting systems. The project will also feature LED RGB accent lighting (which cane produce more than 16.7 million color combinations) on track light poles synchronized with the caution light system, as well as uplighting for the upper-level underside of grandstand seating."

A release from NASCAR says the new system will be equal to about 48,000 street cars with high beams blasting onto the track.

The ultimate goal is for brighter, and more consistent illumination across the entire venue, and of course, the use of LED lights will help to reduce energy consumption by almost half.

This modernization will be the biggest upgrade to the speedway since the $400 million dollar Daytona Rising project was completed in 2016. 

“The new LED lighting system at Daytona International Speedway underscores NASCAR’s continued commitment to reinvest in its facilities, enhancing the overall experience for fans attending events at Daytona as well as those watching around the world,” said Ben Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, NASCAR. “The project will create new, visually compelling moments that drive fan engagement, elevate partner visibility and generate excitement across the sport.

The project officially began around one month ago in April, and is expected to be completed in January of next year, just before the 65th running of IMSA's Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona and the 69th running of NASCAR's Daytona 500.