diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index bee2e88d9..f652778a0 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -5745,7 +5745,7 @@ void K_KartPlayerThink(player_t *player, ticcmd_t *cmd)
 	}
 	else if (player->karmadelay > 0 && !P_PlayerInPain(player))
 	{
-		if (battleovertime.enabled > 0)
+		if ((battleovertime.enabled > 0) && (player->bumpers <= 0))
 		{
 			player->eliminated = true;
 		}