diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index 59fae6212..1ea4610aa 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -3946,7 +3946,7 @@ static mobj_t *K_SpawnKartMissile(mobj_t *source, mobjtype_t type, angle_t an, I
 		P_SetTarget(&throwmo->target, source);
 	}
 
-	return throwmo;
+	return th;
 }
 
 UINT16 K_DriftSparkColor(player_t *player, INT32 charge)