| Opened | September 2, 1937 |
| Last Race Date | February 16, 1975 |
| Racing Type | Thoroughbred, Standardbred |
| Abbreviation | Whd |
| Purse Value Index | n/a |
| Signature Race | n/a |
- 09/02/1937 Opens for thoroughbred racing.
- 09/03/1956 A Labor Day crowd wagers $426,151 to set handle record.
- 05/30/1961 9,730 fans show up to set all time attendance record.
- 09/14/1961 First harness race run at Wheeling Downs.
- 11/26/1962 Thirteen horses die in barn fire.
- 12/20/1962 Another fire destroys grandstand, racing will not return for five years.
- 01/01/1968 Thoroughbred racing returns for 15 day meet.
- 02/15/1968 Noureige is the last thoroughbred to get picture taken at Wheeling Downs.
- 02/16/1975 Final harness race run at Wheeling Downs.
- 08/18/1976 Dog racing debuts at Wheeling Downs.
- 01/01/1994 Wheeling Downs is granted racino license.