Race Track Lighting Fixtures

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Race Track Lighting Fixtures

• Motor sports are increasing in popularity across
  the United States. NASCAR, which was once the
  favored spectator sport of the South has now
  spread to every corner of the nation. Its fans
  are always looking for other motor sports to
  enjoy when NASCAR is not in its racing season. In
  many cases, this means that fans are building
  their own lighted race tracks to race at on the
  weekends and during the evenings. These home
  grown tracks harken back to the origins of NASCAR
  racing when men would get together and race their
  specialized cars down Daytona Beach in Florida,
  or along the rural roads of the South. If you are
  creating your own track, you will likely want to
  be able to race at night, and with the proper
  race track sport lighting, you will be able to do
  just that.

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• Most people who have their own tracks work during
  the day. This means that the only available time
  for them to race is either in the evenings or on
  the weekends. If you are racing during the
  summer, there is not much of a problem because in
  many parts of the United States it can stay light
  until after nine o'clock at night, but for other
  times of the year, the days are much shorter.
  Some people even find themselves leaving for work
  before dawn and returning home after dark in the
  wintertime. Unless you have race track lighting,
  your hobby will be pushed back to the shorter
  winter weekend days. Additionally, if you are in
  the middle of a race, without lights at the
  track, you will have to stop due to fading
  sunlight. This is a great disappointment for many
  race fans who believe that the only way to end a
  race is with a checkered flag.

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• It is not difficult to choose your own race track
  lighting. In fact, it is very similar to horse
  arena lighting on a larger scale.You do need to
  be aware though, that for the optimal lighting
  capabilities, you will probably need high voltage
  lights. These require a professional electrician
  to install them. This is due to the dangers of
  working with such high levels of electricity. The
  electrician will also know about any permits that
  must be gotten or restrictions on times when the
  lights can be on due to local municipal laws. It
  is his job to be aware of the governmental red
  tape that accompanies the installation of high
  voltage race track lighting.

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• Your electrical contractor will install the 1500
  watt metal halide sports lighting fixtures, but
  you might be able to save some money by
  installing the light poles on your own. Consult
  with the electrician for the best choices for
  your race track lighting package he is to
  install. The size of your track will determine
  the number and spacing of the poles. These will
  also be dictated by the brightness of the lights
  you put in. If you are installing simple wooden
  poles you will likely be advised the following
  that for 250 watt lights use 20 foot or shorter
  poles 400 watt lights need to be mounted 20 to
  30 feet high and 1000 watt lights must be placed
  at least 30 feet off the ground. For larger
  tracks, or for a more permanent, professional
  look, consider installing steel or fiberglass
  poles.

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• If you still have questions about what to choose
  for your race track lighting arena, ask an expert
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