diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index 222a74b3ff..f94aa657b5 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@
 - Fix: [#8433] Crash if master server response is not valid JSON.
 - Fix: [#8434] Crash if curl_easy_init fails.
 - Fix: [#8443] Crash when selecting the current vehicle for ride that has none available.
+- Fix: [#8456] Junior booster track piece doesn't connect properly.
 - Fix: [#8464] Crash on game shutdown.
 - Fix: [#8469] Crash modifying colour on hacked rides.
 - Improved: [#2940] Allow mouse-dragging to set patrol area (Singleplayer only).
diff --git a/resources/g2/sprites.json b/resources/g2/sprites.json
index 83099a5d61..4e89f50a25 100644
--- a/resources/g2/sprites.json
+++ b/resources/g2/sprites.json
@@ -255,10 +255,14 @@
         "path": "track/bm/booster_2.png"
     },
     {
-        "path": "track/junior/booster_1.png"
+        "path": "track/junior/booster_1.png",
+        "x_offset": -21,
+        "y_offset": 0
     },
     {
-        "path": "track/junior/booster_2.png"
+        "path": "track/junior/booster_2.png",
+        "x_offset": -22,
+        "y_offset": 1
     },
     {
         "path": "icons/mute.png"
diff --git a/src/openrct2/ride/coaster/JuniorRollerCoaster.cpp b/src/openrct2/ride/coaster/JuniorRollerCoaster.cpp
index 2ad294f7ab..ae11e1d972 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/ride/coaster/JuniorRollerCoaster.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/ride/coaster/JuniorRollerCoaster.cpp
@@ -5643,24 +5643,15 @@ static void junior_rc_booster_paint_setup(
     paint_session* session, uint8_t rideIndex, uint8_t trackSequence, uint8_t direction, int32_t height,
     const TileElement* tileElement)
 {
-    int32_t XoffsetNESW = 12;
-    int32_t YoffsetNESW = -10;
-    int32_t XoffsetNWSE = 10;
-    int32_t YoffsetNWSE = -10;
-
     if (direction & 1)
     {
-        sub_98196C(
-            session, SPR_JUNIOR_RC_BOOSTER_NE_SW | session->TrackColours[SCHEME_TRACK], XoffsetNESW, YoffsetNESW, 20, 32, 1,
-            height);
+        sub_98196C(session, SPR_JUNIOR_RC_BOOSTER_NE_SW | session->TrackColours[SCHEME_TRACK], 0, 0, 20, 32, 1, height);
 
         paint_util_push_tunnel_right(session, height, TUNNEL_0);
     }
     else
     {
-        sub_98196C(
-            session, SPR_JUNIOR_RC_BOOSTER_NW_SE | session->TrackColours[SCHEME_TRACK], XoffsetNWSE, YoffsetNWSE, 32, 20, 1,
-            height);
+        sub_98196C(session, SPR_JUNIOR_RC_BOOSTER_NW_SE | session->TrackColours[SCHEME_TRACK], 0, 0, 32, 20, 1, height);
 
         paint_util_push_tunnel_left(session, height, TUNNEL_0);
     }