CLEARWATER, Fla. -- A Florida judge has sentenced Hulk Hogan's son to eight months in jail for critically injuring a friend during a street race.

Video: Bolea Pleads For Mercy

Nick Bollea, 17, threw himself on the mercy of the court Friday afternoon when he agreed to drop his fight against a felony reckless driving charge.

Bollea was led off to begin his sentence immediately after the ruling Friday afternoon. He will also be on five years of probation and lose his driving privileges for three years.

His father and mother were both in court to hear the sentencing.

Authorities said Bollea was racing a friend in August in his father's sports car when he hit a curb and slammed into a palm tree.

The impact critically hurt his friend, John Graziano, who was not wearing a seat belt and now requires a lifetime of care.