diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index ac21b3822..420a39bca 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -1626,15 +1626,13 @@ static fixed_t K_PlayerWeight(mobj_t *mobj, mobj_t *against)
 		// from causing super crazy bumps.
 		fixed_t spd = K_GetKartSpeed(mobj->player, false, true);
 
-		fixed_t speedfactor = 8 * mapobjectscale;
-
 		weight = (mobj->player->kartweight) * FRACUNIT;
 
 		if (mobj->player->itemtype == KITEM_BUBBLESHIELD)
 			weight += 9*FRACUNIT;
 
 		if (mobj->player->speed > spd)
-			weight += FixedDiv((mobj->player->speed - spd), speedfactor);
+			weight += (mobj->player->speed - spd)/8;
 	}
 
 	return weight;