diff --git a/src/graphics/irr_driver.cpp b/src/graphics/irr_driver.cpp
index d4189707c..57d032963 100644
--- a/src/graphics/irr_driver.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/irr_driver.cpp
@@ -652,9 +652,9 @@ void IrrDriver::update(float dt)
             }
         }
         
-        if (GUIEngine::getCurrentScreen()->needs3D())
+        if (inRace || GUIEngine::getCurrentScreen()->needs3D())
         {
-            // render 3D stuff in cutscene mode too
+            // render 3D stuff in cutscenes too
             m_scene_manager->drawAll();
         }