Daytona to Become World’s Largest Sports Facility With Musco LED System

The “World Center of Racing” will install a new venue-wide Musco LED lighting system, making Daytona the largest sports facility in the world — and the first major motorsports venue in North America — to use Musco’s latest LED technology.

The upgrade will touch nearly every corner of the famed speedway, including the oval track, road course, infield, pit boxes and emergency lighting systems. Daytona will also add RGB accent lighting tied to the caution light system, plus new uplighting beneath the grandstands to create bigger, brighter moments for fans in the stands and viewers watching at home.

“The new LED lighting system at Daytona International Speedway underscores NASCAR’s continued commitment to reinvest in its facilities,” said Ben Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, NASCAR, adding that the project will create “visually compelling moments” that boost fan engagement, partner visibility and excitement across the sport.

The new system is expected to improve visibility for drivers, sharpen the broadcast look for global audiences and cut energy use by about 50 percent. That supports NASCAR Impact’s broader goal of reaching net zero operating emissions by 2035.

“Daytona International Speedway has long set the standard for motorsports venues, and this project ensures we continue to do so for the next generation of race fans,” said Frank Kelleher, President of Daytona International Speedway. He said the upgrade will bring “enhanced visibility for drivers” and “a more immersive atmosphere for fans.”

Musco also has deep history at Daytona. The company installed the speedway’s original lighting system in 1998, when Daytona became the largest lighted outdoor sports facility in North America.

“We’re excited to partner with NASCAR to relight the iconic Daytona International Speedway,” Musco CEO Jeff Rogers said in a press release. “We installed the original system in 1998 and appreciate our long-standing relationship.”

The project began in April and is expected to be completed in January 2027, just ahead of a major stretch of events that includes the Rolex 24 from Jan. 28-31 and the DAYTONA 500 on Feb. 21, 2027.