diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index e7f4f9f15..74ad3e658 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -3084,7 +3084,7 @@ static void K_GetKartBoostPower(player_t *player)
 
 	if (player->startboost) // Startup Boost
 	{
-		ADDBOOST(FRACUNIT, 4*FRACUNIT, 0); // + 100% top speed, + 400% acceleration, +0% handling
+		ADDBOOST(FRACUNIT, 4*FRACUNIT, sliptidehandling/2); // + 100% top speed, + 400% acceleration, +25% handling
 	}
 
 	if (player->driftboost) // Drift Boost