diff --git a/robottas.py b/robottas.py
index b8f3d96..92721ca 100755
--- a/robottas.py
+++ b/robottas.py
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ class Robottas(commands.Bot):
                     self.total_laps = int(data["TotalLaps"])
                     
                 #Check to see about sending half distance message
-                if self.current_lap > int(self.total_laps / 2):
+                if self.current_lap = int(self.total_laps / 2) + 1:
                     await self.send_message("We've passed half distance!  Has Lance binned it yet?")
 
                 # Notify on lap change if matches a driver