diff --git a/src/modes/three_strikes_battle.cpp b/src/modes/three_strikes_battle.cpp
index 4216438de..a8c356f63 100644
--- a/src/modes/three_strikes_battle.cpp
+++ b/src/modes/three_strikes_battle.cpp
@@ -149,7 +149,8 @@ void ThreeStrikesBattle::kartHit(const int kart_id)
         if(wheels[1]) wheels[1]->setVisible(false);
         if(wheels[2]) wheels[2]->setVisible(false);
         if(wheels[3]) wheels[3]->setVisible(false);
-        eliminateKart(kart_id, true, false);
+        eliminateKart(kart_id, /*notify_of_elimination*/ true,
+                      /*remove*/true);
         m_insert_tire = 4;
     }