Qualifying starts around just after noon Eastern. Drivers must pull into the pits for water every several laps. A fresh hydration rule requires this for the whole weekend. The rule also includes mandatory pit stops during qualifying to fight driver exhaustion .
The race gets underway right at 1:00 PM Eastern. Live coverage launches at the same time. The hydration rule aims to prevent heat-related exhaustion. All times are in Eastern. Fans can catch it on TV or stream online. The rolling hills add unpredictable weather risk.