Officials at Pocono Downs have announced that the track will not be hosting live harness racing on Friday, September 16 or Saturday, September 17

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The track's simulcasting facility will be open during the interruption of live racing, which is due to Oktoberfest events that will be taking place.

Live racing at Pocono will resume on Tuesday, September 20 with a 6:30 p.m. first-race post time.