diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index b62c2a2ed..c8060376a 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -4974,7 +4974,6 @@ boolean K_Overdrive(player_t *player)
 
 	player->amps = 0;
 	player->overdriveready = 0;
-	player->overdrivelenient = false;
 
 	return true;
 }