History of Nick Hogan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 18, 2026

Nicholas Allan Bollea, known as Nick Hogan, gained fame through the reality television show "Hogan Knows Best," which featured his family, including his father Hulk Hogan. The show chronicled the lives of the Hogan family, showcasing Nick's teenage years and his involvement in motorsports. However, his public image was significantly impacted by a serious car accident in 2007 in which he was the driver, resulting in severe injuries to his passenger and subsequent legal consequences for Nick. He served jail time and probation. Since then, he has maintained a relatively low profile.

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July 27, 1990: Nick Hogan's Birth

On July 27, 1990, Nicholas Allan Bollea, known as Nick Hogan, was born. He later became a reality television personality.

2001: Lamborghini Diablo VT manufacture year

In 2001, the Lamborghini Diablo VT that Nick Hogan would later be driving was manufactured.

September 13, 2006: Lamborghini Fire

On September 13, 2006, Nick Hogan was driving a yellow 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, when it caught on fire. The car was owned by Cecile Barker.

2006: Formula D Competition License

In 2006, Nick Hogan earned a Formula D competition license from Formula Drift.

May 12, 2007: Formula Drift Competition in Atlanta

On May 12, 2007, Nick Hogan competed in a Formula Drift competition event in Atlanta.

August 26, 2007: Car Crash and DUI

On August 26, 2007, Nick Hogan was involved in a car crash where he crashed into a tree due to driving under the influence of alcohol and racing his automobile. The passenger, John Graziano, suffered serious brain damage.

November 7, 2007: Arrest and Charges

On November 7, 2007, Nick Hogan turned himself in to authorities and was released on bail. He was charged with reckless driving involving serious bodily injury, use of a motor vehicle in commission of a felony, operating a vehicle under the age of 21 with a blood alcohol level of 0.02% or higher, and illegal window tint.

2007: NOPI Drift Series

In 2007, Nick Hogan was active in the NOPI Drift series, qualified 10th at the Denver NOPI drift event, and placed third at their Pittsburgh event. He also attended amateur drifting competitions and gave drifting demonstrations.

2007: Sponsorships

In 2007, Nick Hogan's celebrity status attracted sponsors such as Dodge, Polaroid, Mac Tools, BF Goodrich, and Sparco for his drifting activities. However, his relationship with Dodge ended before his crash.

May 9, 2008: Sentenced to Jail

On May 9, 2008, Nick Hogan entered a no contest plea and was sentenced to eight months in Pinellas County Jail for his involvement in a car crash. His sentence also included probation, community service, and suspension of his driver's license.

October 21, 2008: Release from Jail

On October 21, 2008, Nick Hogan was released from Pinellas County Jail after serving time for his involvement in a car crash. He was released due to "good time" credit and moved to his mother's home.

2008: Sponsorship Status

In 2008, while Nick Hogan was still listed on the NOPI website as having Polaroid as a sponsor, Polaroid stated that they did not have a signed sponsorship agreement with him for the race season.

September 2009: Graziano Returns Home

In September 2009, John Graziano, who suffered brain injuries in the 2007 car crash involving Nick Hogan, returned to his home and continued to receive full-time care.

May 4, 2012: Early Release from Probation

On May 4, 2012, Nick Hogan was granted early release from felony probation.

2019: Began Dating Tana Lea

In 2019, Nick Hogan began dating Tana Lea.

November 18, 2023: DUI Arrest

On November 18, 2023, Nick Hogan was arrested for DUI in Clearwater, Florida.

June 21, 2024: Sentenced to Probation

On June 21, 2024, Nick Hogan was sentenced to 1 year of probation for the DUI incident.

January 2025: Marriage to Tana Lea

In January 2025, Nick Hogan married Tana Lea.

July 28, 2025: WWE Raw Appearance

On July 28, 2025, Nick Hogan and his wife appeared onstage during an episode of WWE Raw for a ten-bell salute ceremony after his father's death.

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August 2, 2025: Summer Slam Appearance

On August 2, 2025, Nick Hogan and his wife appeared in the audience at Summer Slam as the WWE event played the Hulkster's classic theme song, "Real American," at the end of a tribute video.

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