Wilson Barrett has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving for spinning his Corvette on Kenmount Road in St. John's in May 2015.

There was traffic in the area on Kenmount Road when Barrett, 25. spun doughnuts in the middle of the street.

Barrett originally pleaded not guilty. The change in plea was entered at provincial court in St. John's Aug. 4 by his lawyer Bob Buckingham. Barrett himself was not present.

Barrett, 25, will be sentenced later this year. (Jonathon Murphy-Lee)

Crown Prosecutor Jennifer Colford asked the court for a conditional sentence, which generally means house arrest.

Buckingham said a sentence that prohibits his client from driving would be a hardship for Barrett. He said Barrett needs to drive to operate his roofing business. Buckingham said Barrett's family and his employees depend on his ability to drive.

Barrett is also pleading guilty to a breach of the Highway Traffic Act for using business plates for personal use.

Judge Colin Flynn is scheduled to sentence Barrett in early September..