Burt Jenner

West LA Dogs

In his early 30s, Jenner was broke when he decided to become a dog walker.^[3][12] Jenner was a pit bull advocate, and because of his comfort in working with pit bulls, he began to attract clients who wanted him to assist them in socializing their dogs.^[3][8] Jenner began illegally housing his clients' dogs when they were away, at one point hosting seventy-three dogs over a Christmas holiday out of his two-bedroom cottage.^[3] After winning $100,000 on season two of Octane Academy, the largest amount of money Jenner had ever earned, he invested it in a legitimate dog boarding business, which he called "West LA Dogs".^[3] West LA Dogs is located in a 14,000 square foot facility.^[3] Not wanting to ask Caitlyn to co-sign the lease, Jenner used his entire $100,000 winnings as a down payment for the facility and began living at the facility with his girlfriend, Valerie Pitalo.^[3][8] It was profitable eighteen months later.^[3] West LA Dogs provides organic food, and owners can pay for their dog to stay in private suites with human beds and flat-screen TVs.^[3][11]

Racing

When he was sixteen, Caitlyn gave him an old racing kart.^[6] Jenner unsuccessfully attempted to start a career through attending racing schools, including Skip Barber Racing.^[7][6] In 2011, Jenner watched the first season of Octane Academy, a racing competition show by Ford Performance, and realized he could beat all of the contestants on the show.^[3] Later, Burt went to audition for the show at the California Speedway.^[3] He waited in line for nine hours and was one of the last people to audition.^[3][7] After his audition, Jenner was chosen for the show and was later the winner of season two of Octane Academy, earning $100,000, which he put toward his business, West LA Dogs.^[3][7] In August 2013, Burt and Caitlyn raced alongside each other in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series.^[13][14]

Jenner is sponsored by Gladiator Tires.^[3][15] In 2014, Jenner raced in five Stadium Super Trucks events, placing third in Las Vegas during his final event of 2014.^[1][16] His third place win in Las Vegas was his first podium finish of his career.^[16][17] He participated in the 2014 Baja 1000 alongside Caitlyn Jenner.^[3][18] They competed as part of Potts Racing Team, driving a customized trophy truck.^[19][20] After crashing their truck three times, they pulled out of the race.^[21][13]

In 2015, Jenner placed in four events, with three wins.^[1][3] His first win of 2015 was in St. Petersburg, Florida.^[3][7][22] In May 2015, Jenner won the SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road Series truck race on Belle Isle.^[7][9] Jenner also received the trophy for the overall winner for the three-race weekend.^[7][23]

In 2016, Jenner finished first in the second race of the season opener at the Adelaide Street Circuit in Australia.^[24][25] During the race, Matt Mingay nearly landed on Jenner during a rollover, but Jenner went on to win the race.^[24]

In April 2017, Jenner joined AF Racing, making his debut for the team in the Red Bull Global Rallycross Lites in Memphis.^[14][26] In the first round of the Rallycross Lites, Jenner placed 10th.^[27] After completing eight places, Jenner was disqualified.^[28]

Stadium Super Trucks

(key) (Bold – Pole position. Italics – Fastest qualifier. * – Most laps led.)