diff --git a/src/modes/three_strikes_battle.cpp b/src/modes/three_strikes_battle.cpp
index 24f8d5087..abdc9c4e6 100644
--- a/src/modes/three_strikes_battle.cpp
+++ b/src/modes/three_strikes_battle.cpp
@@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
-
-
 //  SuperTuxKart - a fun racing game with go-kart
 //  Copyright (C) 2006-2013 SuperTuxKart-Team
 //
@@ -342,6 +340,10 @@ void ThreeStrikesBattle::update(float dt)
         TrackObjectPresentationMesh* tire_presentation =
             new TrackObjectPresentationMesh(tire, tire_xyz, tire_hpr, tire_scale);
 
+#ifdef DEBUG
+        tire_presentation->getNode()->setName("Tire on ground");
+#endif
+
         TrackObject* tire_obj = new TrackObject(tire_xyz, tire_hpr, tire_scale,
                                                 "movable", tire_presentation,
                                                 true /* is_dynamic */,