After a three-month break from racing, the National Jet Boat Association started the second half of racing on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18 at Lake Ming in Bakersfield. Matt Hudson was ready to back up his May win in the Super Eliminator class. During the break, Hudson decided to change gears on the boat and he made a test and tune pass Saturday before qualifying and ran an 8.52 @ 122 mph.