diff --git a/engine/code/cgame/cg_draw.c b/engine/code/cgame/cg_draw.c
index fa4417f6..b6271b44 100644
--- a/engine/code/cgame/cg_draw.c
+++ b/engine/code/cgame/cg_draw.c
@@ -748,6 +748,7 @@ static void CG_DrawRallyStatusBar( void ) {
 		return;
 	}
 
+	CG_SetScreenPlacement(PLACE_CENTER, PLACE_BOTTOM);
 
 // draw the dtf sigils