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Gymkhana Timer App: Track More Than Just Barrels

Why gymkhana riders need a timer app beyond barrels — poles, keyhole, flags, and custom club events.

Updated 2026-08-05

A gymkhana timer app should cover the full speed slate — barrels, poles, keyhole, flags, and custom events — not force every class into a generic “run.” Arena Time supports 13 gymkhana events plus custom types.

Why generic timers frustrate clubs

When every event looks the same in the app, kids and parents lose context. Event-specific history helps coaching (“poles improved, barrels flat”).

Club-friendly extras

Friends leaderboards and managed events help barns run fun nights without a stack of clipboards. Start free; upgrade if you host often.

Getting your club onboard

Pick one playday, have everyone log the same three events, and compare notes Sunday. Shared tools stick when the social layer is easy.

Related: Types of gymkhana events · Host a gymkhana event · Track barrel racing times

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