diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index 5cb6235c9..97a6bef56 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -9048,6 +9048,9 @@ void K_KartPlayerThink(player_t *player, ticcmd_t *cmd)
 
 	if (player->spinouttimer || player->tumbleBounces)
 	{
+		if (player->ballhogcharge)
+			player->ballhogcharge = 0;
+
 		if (player->progressivethrust < MAXCOMBOTIME)
 			player->progressivethrust++;
 		if (player->incontrol > 0)