

2024 Truck Velociraptor
2024 Tour Stadium Championship Series West
Hometown Shaw, OR
Birthdate October 24
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David “Too Tall” Olfert put in the long hours and road miles of a Monster Jam crew chief for nine years. His work with many drivers and attention to detail in keeping the trucks in top condition gave him a desired chance to drive, and he made his first start in Monster Jam in 2019.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2022 Arena 2-Wheel Skills of the Year
ABOUT DAVID
- What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
Riding ATVs, being outdoors, pulling pranks, and making people laugh. - Who are your role models?
Anyone who doesn't give up on their dreams. - Do you have any pre-show rituals you run through?
Nothing special or crazy. - What is your favorite memory on or off the race track?
After being a Monster Jam fan since I was a kid, finally getting the chance to compete alongside some of the drivers I've watched and crewed for, for many years means a lot.
LIFE ON THE ROAD
- What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
Best thing is getting to travel doing what I love as a career. Worst is also the travel and being away from family and friends. - While on tour, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
Relax and chill. Monster trucks is such a full-time job that when I do have free time I like to just relax. - What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
Anywhere in Texas. Texas is just my kind of place. Or Anaheim California. Something about the atmosphere in Anaheim I love. - What countries have you visited with Monster Jam?
Canada, Mexico, Europe, Dubai, China, Singapore, and Australia.
CAREER
- How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
I was a crew chief in Monster Jam for over 9 years. Most years I was crewing for Bari Musawwir, then Brianna Mahon. - What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
The family atmosphere off the track and the competitive nature on the track. - How would you describe your driving style?
Calculated risk. - What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
Never give up. If you want something bad enough and you work hard enough dreams do come true. - What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
Getting an "atta boy" or thumbs up from other veteran drivers who I've looked up to and watched for years. - Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
Coty Saucier.
FUN FACTS
- Do you have any nicknames?
Too Tall. - What’s your favorite movie?
Step Brothers. - What’s your favorite television show?
Big Bang Theory. - What’s your favorite color?
Green. - What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Mac and Cheese. - What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
Buffalo Wild Wings or Texas Roadhouse.
ARENA SERIES WEST
CHAMPION: TRISTAN ENGLAND

POINTS THROUGH May 14, 2023
Position | Name | Truck | Points | Behind |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tristan England | Earth Shaker | 1429 | - |
2 | Elvis Lainez/Brandon Arthur | El Toro Loco | 1320 | -109 |
3 | Krysten Anderson | Grave Digger | 1171 | -258 |
4 | David Olfert | Velociraptor | 929 | -500 |
5 | Bailey Shea | Monster Mutt Dalmatian | 776 | -653 |
6 | Ashley Sanford/Brandon Arthur | Megalodon | 749 | -680 |
7 | Mark Hall | Raminator | 717 | -712 |
8 | Kurt Kraehmer | Rammunition/Hotsy | 468 | -961 |
NEWS
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