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Horse Tracks

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Horse Tracks

Projects Made Simple™ for Horse Racing

Advanced solutions. Packaged as a complete system.
Custom designed and easy for you.

Musco’s LED systems enhance safety, visibility, and fan experience at some of the world’s most iconic racetracks, with custom solutions tailored to meet the challenges of horse racing.

Getting Started

Whether you’re lighting your racetrack for the first time, upgrading existing lights with LED technology, or looking for temporary lighting, Musco can make your project happen.

We’ll help guide you through the process of designing a high-quality lighting system that’s good for your budget and the environment.

We’ll even work with you to navigate the available purchasing methods and funding options, including cooperative contracts and custom financing, to remove any financial barriers.

Horses and jockeys racing on a track

Planning & Design

Get the Results You Want

Planning your project begins with asking the right questions. Given the track length, seating capacity, and other factors, we’ll discover:

  • How much light do you need and how evenly should it be distributed?
  • Are there neighboring roadways or homes—today or in the future?
  • Are you interested in light shows and color-changing lights?

Custom Designed for Horse Racing

Well-designed sports lighting systems enhance the racing experience for jockeys, fans, broadcast audiences, and facility staff while protecting neighbors and the night sky. Your lighting system will provide:

  • Uniform illumination for jockeys and spectators throughout the racecourse.
  • Higher-level, flicker-free lighting for broadcasters at the photo finish.

The right amount of light for the paddock, winner’s circle, exercise track, entrances, exits,
and parking lots.

Racetrack at night with overhead lighting

Streamlined Installation

We’ll help ensure your course lighting is installed on time and on budget, with minimal hassles or unanticipated costs:

  • Detailed scope of work.
  • Experienced project management.
  • Complete system design—integrated lighting, structural, and electrical components.

New Lighting Systems Retrofit System Upgrades

Operation & Warranty Service

Control at Your Fingertips

The latest technology makes scheduling, controlling, and monitoring your lights simple and convenient. Ask about features that expand field usage and increase operating efficiency, including:

  • Remote, instant on/off from anywhere via smartphone or computer.
  • Easy-to-use scheduling and multi-level dimming features.
  • Color-changing lights and advanced entertainment features.

Control-Link® Control and Monitoring

Trouble-Free Maintenance and Support

Because no lighting system is truly maintenance-free, make sure to think about service and warranty details that will make a difference throughout the lifetime of your system and ensure your track is always ready for race night.

  • Warranty—Does the manufacturer cover parts and labor costs for up to 25 years? Do they have financial reserves dedicated to supporting warranty fulfillment?
  • Routine Maintenance & Service—Who pays for it, and who’s available to help?
  • System Monitoring—Does the manufacturer proactively monitor for outages and other issues?
  • Support—What kind of troubleshooting support is provided, and on what schedule?

Learn More About Our Warranty

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A Proven System
Musco simplifies the process of lighting your race track with a proven system that meets the needs of players, fans, and facility staff while protecting neighbors and the night sky.
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