diff --git a/racing.cpp b/racing.cpp
index 8a63fed2..c0777967 100644
--- a/racing.cpp
+++ b/racing.cpp
@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ map<cell*, int> rti_id;
 
 string track_code = "OFFICIAL";
 
+transmatrix straight;
+
 int race_try;
 
 void apply_seed() {
diff --git a/shmup.cpp b/shmup.cpp
index 089e752c..63be6bdf 100644
--- a/shmup.cpp
+++ b/shmup.cpp
@@ -1580,7 +1580,7 @@ void movePlayer(monster *m, int delta) {
     if(abs(mdx) > abs(mturn)) mturn = -mdx;
     mdx = mdy = 0;
     facemouse = shotkey = dropgreen = false;
-    if(ticks < racing::race_start_tick) mgo = 0;
+    if(ticks < racing::race_start_tick || !racing::race_start_tick) mgo = 0;
     }
   #endif