diff --git a/src/drivers/usr_36GP/strategy.cpp b/src/drivers/usr_36GP/strategy.cpp
index a7029020..dccced58 100644
--- a/src/drivers/usr_36GP/strategy.cpp
+++ b/src/drivers/usr_36GP/strategy.cpp
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ SimpleStrategy::SimpleStrategy() :
 	teamIndex = 0;
 	releasePit = false;
 #endif
+	strategy = STRATEGY_DESPERATE;
 }