diff --git a/src/k_hud.cpp b/src/k_hud.cpp
index 9b28719c9..5cacf87bc 100644
--- a/src/k_hud.cpp
+++ b/src/k_hud.cpp
@@ -2148,6 +2148,12 @@ void K_DrawKartPositionNumXY(
 		boolean exit, boolean lastLap, boolean losing
 	)
 {
+	if (cv_reducevfx.value != 0)
+	{
+		// Reduce the flashing rate
+		counter /= 4;
+	}
+
 	counter /= 3; // Alternate colors every three frames
 
 	UINT8 *color = NULL;