| Opened | June 2, 1921 |
| Last Race Date | August 7, 1995 |
| Racing Type | Thoroughbred |
| Abbreviation | Aks |
| Purse Value Index | 8 |
| Signature Race | Cornhusker Stakes (G III) |
- 07/06/1919 Trotting horses compete in the first races at Ak-sar-ben.
- 09/14/1920 Grandstand completed and track is dedicated.
- 06/02/1921 Inaugural Thoroughbred meet opens.
- 05/28/1940 First eight race card. First electric starting gate in Midwest used.
- 06/01/1952 Six acres of parking and 2,000 seats added to facility.
- 06/01/1956 New starting gate added can accommodate 14 horses.
- 06/01/1958 Ninth race added to holiday cards.
- 05/15/1959 Triple crown winner Omaha laid to rest on Ak-sar-ben site.
- 06/01/1964 Nine race cards run daily.
- 06/25/1966 Inaugural running of Cornhusker Stakes purse $50,000.
- 06/01/1974 Exacta wagering on three races daily.
- 07/06/1974 Cornhusker Stakes run for $100,000 purse.
- 05/06/1975 Tornado touches down on track.
- 06/01/1975 Ak-sar-ben celebrates 50th anniversary. Grandstand seating expanded to 10,000.
- 06/01/1976 Ten races now run on Saturdays. Grandstand expanded by 1,500 seats.
- 06/01/1979 Clubhouse expanded by 600 to seat 1,300 patrons.
- 07/14/1979 Cornhusker Stakes run for $150,000 purse.
- 06/01/1980 All Betting and Cashing system introduced. Exacta wagering lowered to $2 minimum.
- 06/01/1981 Four Exactas added on Saturday and Holidays.
- 06/01/1984 Pick Six wagering introduced. Slow motion video replay installed.
- 06/01/1985 Sunday racing begins at Ak-sar-ben.
- 06/01/1986 Modernization project costing $7.5 million completed. Quick "Official" instituted. Trifecta added to last race.
- 07/15/1986 Cornhusker Stakes run for $250,000 Purse.
- 04/29/1987 Meet extended to 89 racing dates.
- 05/01/1988 Pick three wagering introduced. Interstate simulcasting between Nebraska tracks introduced.
- 05/01/1989 Out of state simulcasting begins with races from The Fairgrounds.
- 07/13/1991 Black Tie Affair wins Cornhusker goes on to win Breeders Cup Classic and is named Horse of the Year.
- 05/01/1992 Track sold to "Douglas Racing Corporation".
- 05/01/1993 Seven furlong chute added to course.
- 08/07/1995 Codys Ninja Star is last horse to get picture taken as Track closes unexpectedly.