diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index c6f02887..ec409acd 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -1568,7 +1568,7 @@ void K_RespawnChecker(player_t *player)
 
 		if (!P_IsObjectOnGround(player->mo) && !mapreset)
 		{
-			player->powers[pw_flashing] = 2;
+			player->powers[pw_flashing] = K_GetKartFlashing(player);
 
 			// Sal: The old behavior was stupid and prone to accidental usage.
 			// Let's rip off Mania instead, and turn this into a Drop Dash!