Burton William Jenner (born September 6, 1978) is an American businessman, owner of West LA Dogs, and a professional off-road racing driver. He is the eldest son of television personality and Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner[a] and her first wife Chrystie Scott.
Early life
Jenner was born on September 6, 1978[1] to Chrystie Scott (née Crownover) and Olympic decathleteCaitlyn Jenner.[a][2][3][4][5] Burt is named after Caitlyn's brother, who was killed in a car accident. He has one full-sister, Casey. His parents divorced in 1981.[5][6] Caitlyn later remarried twice, and Burt gained half-siblings Brandon Jenner, Brody Jenner, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner.[7] His step-siblings included members of the Kardashian family through Caitlyn's marriage to Kris Jenner.[7][8] Jenner has said that after Caitlyn remarried they had a strained relationship, as she was not always present.[3][7][9] He blamed Kris Jenner for changing his relationship with Caitlyn, but later apologized and now speaks with her regularly.[8] He has stated that he and his sister, Casey, were not invited to participate in Keeping Up with the Kardashians.[8][10] Jenner later appeared on four episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and one episode of Call Me Cait.[11]
In the background, the #33 Mustang driven by Burt's parent, Caitlyn Jenner in 1987
Career
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 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]
X Games
In the X Games Austin 2014, Jenner placed 13th in TRK Racing.[1] Jenner qualified second for the X Games Austin 2015 and was on the front row.[3][29] Early in the race, another driver spun him out, and Jenner could not make up the lost time.[3] Jenner placed sixth in the 2015 games.[1]
Personal life
Jenner has three children with his girlfriend, Valerie Pitalo.[30] His first son, Bodhi Burton Jenner, was born in July 2016.[31][32] William Behr Jenner, Burt's second son, was born in February 2019.[33] His daughter, Goldie Brooklyn Jenner, was born in March 2022.[34] Jenner has a vacation home near Lake Tahoe.[11] Jenner has been homeless twice.[3] Jenner once volunteered to spend a week in an L.A. County jail because he could not afford $15,000 in accumulated traffic fines.[3] He is a supporter of the LGBT community and defended Caitlyn Jenner during her transition, and made an appearance on Caitlyn's Diane Sawyer interview.[21][35]
Motorsports career results
Stadium Super Trucks
(key) (Bold – Pole position. Italics – Fastest qualifier. * – Most laps led.)
