GTR Lighting Joins Team Nicksquared
Team Nicksquared has officially partnered with GTR Lighting.
The team includes driver Nicholas Robertson and co-driver Nick Judkins. Together, they compete in Rally America as car #202 in a 2012 Subaru Legacy STI rally build.
From the start, the team ordered this car specifically to turn it into a race machine. Although it had fewer than 5,000 miles on the odometer, they immediately began transforming it for competition. As a result, it now stands fully prepped for the Lake Superior Pro Rally (LSPR).
Because rally racing pushes both driver and machine to the limit, lighting plays a critical role. Therefore, GTR Lighting stepped in to upgrade every major bulb on the car.
Built to Win
Team Nicksquared didn’t cut corners.
They started with one of the most capable platforms in rally racing. In addition, they installed top-tier safety equipment. Most importantly, they refined their driving skills to match their ambitions.
Now, with professional-grade lighting onboard, they’ve removed another weak point from the equation.
When racing at night or in poor weather, forward visibility determines confidence. Likewise, rear and signal lighting improves safety during service stops and stage transitions.
Full GTR Lighting Upgrade List
GTR Lighting upgraded nearly every lighting component on the car. Specifically, the team installed:
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OEM-Style Low Beam HID D2C 5,000K Bulbs
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35W High Beam HID Conversion Kit – 5,000K
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55W Fog Light HID Conversion Kit – 3,000K
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Front TW6 Style Amber LED Turn Signals
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Rear TW6 Style Amber LED Turn Signals
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Ceramic-Based 1-Watt 194 LED License Plate Bulbs
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TW6 Style White Reverse LED Bulbs
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Subaru Logo LED Door Projectors
Because rally stages vary in terrain and lighting conditions, each upgrade serves a purpose. For example, the 3,000K fog lights improve contrast in dust and adverse weather. Meanwhile, the 5,000K HIDs deliver strong, clean forward visibility.
Rally America Car #202 in Action
Car #202 doesn’t just look good under stage lights — it performs.
On gravel and dirt stages, lighting must remain stable under vibration. Fortunately, high-quality HID and LED systems handle that punishment far better than stock halogen setups.
As the team continues to compete, their upgraded lighting helps them stay focused and confident.
Follow the Journey
Team Nicksquared continues to chase podium finishes across the Rally America circuit. If you want to follow their progress, check out their official social media pages.
Likewise, if you’re interested in upgrading your own vehicle’s lighting, explore the full GTR Lighting lineup to see what’s possible.
With the right equipment — and the right support — performance always improves.
Meet the people behind Better Automotive Lighting
John Tobias, Headlight Junkie and Industry Veteran
Before managing pricing and product categories for the DLG brands, John worked directly with customers in customer service and tech support, then spent several years in marketing creating content like this and the videos published online. Today he takes more than ten years of aftermarket automotive lighting experience to events all over the USA, meeting customers and talking to real people about what they care about. He is focused on understanding the market, the trends, the big players, and what matters to lighting enthusiasts. John has tested thousands of lights, works directly with lighting engineers to evaluate the technical performance behind every recommendation, and is one of the foremost experts on everything happening in the world of aftermarket automotive lighting. LinkedIn
