Qualifying starts around just after noon Eastern. Drivers must make a quick stop for water every few laps. A fresh hydration rule demands this for the whole weekend. The rule also forces quick stops during qualifying to fight driver exhaustion .
The race starts right at 1:00 PM Eastern. Live coverage launches at the same time. The hydration rule aims to prevent dangerous overheating . All times are in Eastern. Fans can catch it on TV or stream online. The rolling hills add unpredictable weather risk.