How to run a barrel race with online entries

AP AlleyPass runs your race from the first entry to the final payout, and promoters pay nothing to use it.

  1. Set up your race: date, arena, first run time, entry close, classes with fees, added money, limits and payouts (1D to 5D), rules, stalls and RV spots.
  2. Riders enter and pay online, or choose "pay at the race office" for any race.
  3. Entries close and your money moves to your own Stripe payout account and on to your bank.
  4. Run race day from one screen: draw, QR check-in, walk-ups and the run sheet.
  5. Results and payouts post themselves and every rider gets an email.

Promoter questions

What does AlleyPass cost a promoter?

Nothing. There is no monthly fee, setup fee or per-race fee for online entries. Riders pay a small AP fee per class ($3, or $1 for AP members, never more than $15 per race) plus card processing, and you can choose to cover the AP fee on any race. Walk-up or race-office entries are $1 each, billed to the promoter.

How do I get paid for online entries?

You set up a Stripe payout account from your promoter desk. When entries close, your share of every online payment (entries plus stalls) is sent to that account and on to your bank.

Can riders still pay at the race office?

Yes. Each race is either "pay online" or "pay at the race office", and you can take walk-up entries from the office at any time.

Do I need special equipment on race day?

A phone or laptop runs the race office: the draw, check-in by QR code, walk-ups, the run sheet and results. A hookup that reads times straight from your timer is being tested now.

What happens when a rider scratches?

Before entries close, a rider who scratches gets the entry fee and AP fee back. The card fee is not refunded.

How do I start?

Sign in at theapbarrelco.com, open the promoter desk at /alleypass/producer, send your organization for approval, set up payouts and post your first race. Or email support@theapbarrelco.com and the AP team will set it up with you.

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