Nick Hogan says Polaroid is his new racing sponsor.

truffle_shuffle! · 10-24-2007, 06:27 PM

From TBO.com
Nick Hogan's claim that Polaroid is sponsoring his car racing has drawn criticism, with people slamming the company on the Internet in light of the accident that left his friend incapacitated.

Nick Hogan, 17, whose real name is Nick Bollea, states that Polaroid is a sponsor on his Web site, home page, along with BF Goodrich, Mac Tools and Sparco.

Bollea, son of famed wrestler Hulk Hogan, was speeding when he wrecked his 1998 Toyota Supra, critically injuring passenger John Graziano on Aug. 26, police said. Graziano, a 22-year-old Marine who served in Iraq, suffered brain damage in the accident, according to a family member.

The car received $50,000 worth of damage, the Clearwater Police Department's accident report says.

Hogan also boasts about the title sponsorship from the consumer electronics company known for its cameras on his MySpace page, according to the celebrity Web site, TMZ.com.

Graziano's attorney, George Tragos, said Hogan should be "wiser" and lay low until the "issue is resolved." Tragos said Graziano is making progress but could not specify.

More than two dozen people complained about Polaroid's sponsorship on PlanetFeedback: Voice of One, Power of Many, a Web site that allows consumers to give feedback and write letters to companies. Several threatened a boycott of the company.

One person, with the name of LuLu, sent a letter to Polaroid:

"How dare you sponsor Nick Hogan. I am apalled and shocked that you would condone such reckless and dangerous behavior from a unintelligent teenage boy. Stop sponsoring Nick Hogan!"

Wrestler Hulk Hogan has had a business relationship with Polaroid. The elder Hogan signed autographs at Polaroid's booth during an electronics show in Las Vegas this year.

Efforts to reach Polaroid and Nick Hogan's attorney, Kevin Hayslett, were unsuccessful.

Meanwhile, according to TMZ.com, Nick Hogan wrote: "omggggg its been forever since i blogged...hell i dont even know what blog means but i guess its where you write stuff for people to read."

"anyways my last one was before i even drove for mopar, if you check my pics youll see that i did end up driving for them for my amateur season and most of my pro rookie season. i recently left the mopar team tho...things didnt work out to well
but!....i picked up a new title sponsor...POLAROID! and started my own team with twin 350z's pretty cool i know.
anyways id like everyone to wish my luck for my 08 season and keep john graziano in your prayers."

Man if I were him, I'd shut the fuck up and keep my head down low.

**GsT Racer** · 10-24-2007, 06:38 PM

Interesting article. I especially like the part where some chick decides she knows who Polaroid should and shouldn't sponsor.

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Originally Posted by Hey it's Aaron

One person, with the name of LuLu, sent a letter to Polaroid:

"How dare you sponsor Nick Hogan. I am apalled and shocked that you would condone such reckless and dangerous behavior from a unintelligent teenage boy. Stop sponsoring Nick Hogan!"

ban LuLu

**TIM TIM TIM** · 10-24-2007, 06:47 PM

why should he lay low and keep his head down? the media has already fucking blasted him, is it going to get worse in that sence? Is he supposed to sit in his room and morn every day? let the damn kid live his life. Im pretty sure he has learned a bit from all of this, obv he hasnt forgot about his buddy, the article says right in it to keep him in your prayers. not to be rude, but who decided not to wear a seatbelt?

**GsT Racer** · 10-24-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TIM TIM TIM

why should he lay low and keep his head down? the media has already fucking blasted him, is it going to get worse in that sence? Is he supposed to sit in his room and morn every day? let the damn kid live his life. Im pretty sure he has learned a bit from all of this, obv he hasnt forgot about his buddy, the article says right in it to keep him in your prayers. not to be rude, but who decided not to wear a seatbelt?

i dont think a seatbelt would have made a difference in this situation. did you see that car?! it looked like bumblebee in the middle of transforming.

**thereturnofdark** · 10-24-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TIM TIM TIM

why should he lay low and keep his head down? the media has already fucking blasted him, is it going to get worse in that sence? Is he supposed to sit in his room and morn every day? let the damn kid live his life. Im pretty sure he has learned a bit from all of this, obv he hasnt forgot about his buddy, the article says right in it to keep him in your prayers. not to be rude, but who decided not to wear a seatbelt?

he's a rich kid that's used to getting away with shit and getting what he wants. In all honesty I would've probably been the same way if i were in his circumstance....if any one of you losers on this site were to get into the mess he got in you'd probably still be at orient road now.....If he can get away with it then i think he should say whatever the hell he wants.

extatic002 · 10-24-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GsT Racer

did you see that car?! it looked like bumblebee in the middle of transforming.

Ha i said the same thing a couple days ago

truffle_shuffle! · 10-24-2007, 06:59 PM

I think just in his best intrest he should keep it all on the down low. not taking a stab at the kid at all. I think he's cool as shit. just my 2 cents.

markzeronine · 10-24-2007, 07:02 PM

Hope he crashes numerious times... on the track, alone.

**FLNeonRT** · 10-24-2007, 07:03 PM

So because he's been allowed to slide for so long then he should be allowed to continue to slide by on everything else? Get a freaking clue man. Fear of authority and punishment is why most people don't commit crimes. When authority seems non-existent, theres no fear of being caught and you'll do whatever you want without thinking it through perhaps.

The best thing that could happen for all of us is that he be punished cause how would you feel if someone messed you up but got off light because of his/her celebrity status? You'd be pissed.

**thereturnofdark** · 10-24-2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLNeonRT

So because he's been allowed to slide for so long then he should be allowed to continue to slide by on everything else? Get a freaking clue man. Fear of authority and punishment is why most people don't commit crimes. When authority seems non-existent, theres no fear of being caught and you'll do whatever you want without thinking it through perhaps.

The best thing that could happen for all of us is that he be punished cause how would you feel if someone messed you up but got off light because of his/her celebrity status? You'd be pissed.

i know i'd be pissed....but I can be pissed all i want...without enough money i'll be just that...broke, fucked up and pissed all at the same time

HimmieStreet · 10-24-2007, 10:56 PM

^ true story

homemade wrx · 10-25-2007, 01:10 AM

first off, I love seeing famous people who think they are above the law get what's coming to them when they aren't remorseful...do you think nick isn't kicking his own ass over what he did?...

on a side note...his website looks really cheap

Bowtie · 10-25-2007, 01:22 AM

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his website looks really cheap

+1 i can't even get the damn thing to work i click on something nothing works... i saw a vid of that kid drifting today and he can't drift for shit

**Mars_302** · 10-25-2007, 02:34 AM

Um he was sponsored by Polaroid long before the accident, this is is ummm.... stupid

**Little Nicky** · 10-25-2007, 02:54 AM

plus one this is dumb poloroid sponsored his last viper.

10-24-2007, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
truffle_shuffle! Chomsky with dick jokes! Car: 99 Dodge Dakota Sport AKA.. The Family Truckster.. My TRGarage Somewhere in the wilderness off Van Dyke..... : 27895880	Nick Hogan says Polaroid is his new racing sponsor. From TBO.com Nick Hogan's claim that Polaroid is sponsoring his car racing has drawn criticism, with people slamming the company on the Internet in light of the accident that left his friend incapacitated. Nick Hogan, 17, whose real name is Nick Bollea, states that Polaroid is a sponsor on his Web site, home page, along with BF Goodrich, Mac Tools and Sparco. Bollea, son of famed wrestler Hulk Hogan, was speeding when he wrecked his 1998 Toyota Supra, critically injuring passenger John Graziano on Aug. 26, police said. Graziano, a 22-year-old Marine who served in Iraq, suffered brain damage in the accident, according to a family member. The car received $50,000 worth of damage, the Clearwater Police Department's accident report says. Hogan also boasts about the title sponsorship from the consumer electronics company known for its cameras on his MySpace page, according to the celebrity Web site, TMZ.com. Graziano's attorney, George Tragos, said Hogan should be "wiser" and lay low until the "issue is resolved." Tragos said Graziano is making progress but could not specify. More than two dozen people complained about Polaroid's sponsorship on PlanetFeedback: Voice of One, Power of Many, a Web site that allows consumers to give feedback and write letters to companies. Several threatened a boycott of the company. One person, with the name of LuLu, sent a letter to Polaroid: "How dare you sponsor Nick Hogan. I am apalled and shocked that you would condone such reckless and dangerous behavior from a unintelligent teenage boy. Stop sponsoring Nick Hogan!" Wrestler Hulk Hogan has had a business relationship with Polaroid. The elder Hogan signed autographs at Polaroid's booth during an electronics show in Las Vegas this year. Efforts to reach Polaroid and Nick Hogan's attorney, Kevin Hayslett, were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, according to TMZ.com, Nick Hogan wrote: "omggggg its been forever since i blogged...hell i dont even know what blog means but i guess its where you write stuff for people to read." "anyways my last one was before i even drove for mopar, if you check my pics youll see that i did end up driving for them for my amateur season and most of my pro rookie season. i recently left the mopar team tho...things didnt work out to well but!....i picked up a new title sponsor...POLAROID! and started my own team with twin 350z's pretty cool i know. anyways id like everyone to wish my luck for my 08 season and keep john graziano in your prayers." Man if I were him, I'd shut the fuck up and keep my head down low.

10-24-2007, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
TIM TIM TIM could be worse Car: 99 ls teg, 04 rx8 My TRGarage carrolwood village : 1208826976	why should he lay low and keep his head down? the media has already fucking blasted him, is it going to get worse in that sence? Is he supposed to sit in his room and morn every day? let the damn kid live his life. Im pretty sure he has learned a bit from all of this, obv he hasnt forgot about his buddy, the article says right in it to keep him in your prayers. not to be rude, but who decided not to wear a seatbelt?

10-24-2007, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
truffle_shuffle! Chomsky with dick jokes! Car: 99 Dodge Dakota Sport AKA.. The Family Truckster.. My TRGarage Somewhere in the wilderness off Van Dyke..... : 27895880	I think just in his best intrest he should keep it all on the down low. not taking a stab at the kid at all. I think he's cool as shit. just my 2 cents.

10-24-2007, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
markzeronine it's Mark - Zero - Nine Car: LS1, FFR My TRGarage Orlando & Oldsmar : 632915929	Hope he crashes numerious times... on the track, alone.

10-24-2007, 07:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
FLNeonRT BOOSTEDNATION.ORG Car: 1999 Dodge Neon R/T-T Stage ? My TRGarage Largo, FL. : 2251126	So because he's been allowed to slide for so long then he should be allowed to continue to slide by on everything else? Get a freaking clue man. Fear of authority and punishment is why most people don't commit crimes. When authority seems non-existent, theres no fear of being caught and you'll do whatever you want without thinking it through perhaps. The best thing that could happen for all of us is that he be punished cause how would you feel if someone messed you up but got off light because of his/her celebrity status? You'd be pissed.

10-24-2007, 10:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
HimmieStreet resU deretsigeR Car: couple nissans My TRGarage Wesley Chapel : 77165119	^ true story

10-25-2007, 01:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
homemade wrx Registered User Car: 96 impreza 2 door (needs a cage), 80 corolla SR5, 00 F250 My TRGarage in the garage building another motor : 26316069	first off, I love seeing famous people who think they are above the law get what's coming to them when they aren't remorseful...do you think nick isn't kicking his own ass over what he did?... on a side note...his website looks really cheap

10-25-2007, 02:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mars_302 Race Photographer Car: My TRGarage : 2147483647	Um he was sponsored by Polaroid long before the accident, this is is ummm.... stupid

10-25-2007, 02:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
Little Nicky KaYo Car: millenia and slow mustang My TRGarage St.pete beach : 113290503	plus one this is dumb poloroid sponsored his last viper.