Ak-Sar-Ben RaceTrack
Omaha, Nebraska
(Nebraska spelled backwards)
Opened 1919 – Closed 1995
A Record 31,969 attended on July 10th, 1982
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There was parking in the infield… you can see
where the cars would drive under the track to park.
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The complex was built in the 1920’s
and the coliseum in 1929
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The adjoining coliseum was a great place to
get out of the Nebraska heat and watch the races
on the giant movie screen located on the stage.
Capacity 7,200
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When handicapping races from the
60’s to 90’s with the Daily Racing Form
these 2 names were sure to get the big circle.
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The Top Jockey
John L. Lively
Winner of ten riding titles at Ak-Sar-Ben!
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and…
Trainer Jack Van Berg
For nineteen straight years between 1959 and 1977,
Jack Van Berg was the leading trainer at Ak-Sar-Ben
For more information about Aksarben Racetrack
go to their website for a complete racetrack experience!
The Welcome Sign at the Street
A couple of the Ak-Sar-Ben
track announcers 
Terry Wallace
Chris Kotulak
Some 1983 – 84 video from the Omaha TV station
featuring the great races at Ak-Sar-Ben
Each video runs about 30 minutes but
definitely will take you back in time!
