diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index 805012482..fac4ff6a4 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -9463,6 +9463,10 @@ static void K_KartDrift(player_t *player, boolean onground)
 			S_StartSound(player->mo, sfx_s23c);
 			//K_SpawnDashDustRelease(player);
 
+			// Airtime means we're not gaining speed. Get grounded!
+			if (!onground)
+				player->mo->momz -= player->speed/2;
+
 			if (player->driftcharge < 0)
 			{
 				// Stage 0: Grey sparks