GreenGSX
DSM Wiseman
- 371
- 5
- May 13, 2002
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Rochester,
New York
Born the son of a mechanic, Stephen Burke grew up in East Rochester, NY moving in and out of auto shops instead of daycare. When it came to turning wrenches for a living, it was clear that James Burke intended his son to choose a different a profession. Stephen's father brought home a computer for the family, on the Kodak employee program, and this is where Stephen found his calling.
Today at age 33, Stephen is the supervisor for Information Technologies for a global manufacturing company based in Rochester, NY. While technology may have become Stephen's main passion, it is in the garage where Stephen still finds peace.
In 1997 Stephen returned to Rochester after living in KY, and established the Rochester DSM auto club, which is still active today. The first DSM he owned was a 1996 Eclipse GS-T, until he found his first Galant VR4. He would eventually own 4 of these limited edition machines, selling the Eclipse and falling in love with the four door platform. The limited edition car numbered 187/1000 was the focus vehicle, running laps at Watkins Glen and running around Rochester as a four door street sleeper.
In 2008, Stephen bought a Mitsubishi Evolution X, which has taken the parking spot of the overhauled Galant VR4. For Stephen there is no better commemoration for the Galant VR4 than to run it in One Lap of America with three fellow friends and enthusiasts.
Stephen currently lives in Penfield NY with his wife Julie, where he is planning to build a new barn to outfit his complete set of Mitsubishi specialty tools. When he is not in the garage, Stephen is on the water, where he the member of a local club focused on competition water skiing.
www.stephenjburke.com
Today at age 33, Stephen is the supervisor for Information Technologies for a global manufacturing company based in Rochester, NY. While technology may have become Stephen's main passion, it is in the garage where Stephen still finds peace.
In 1997 Stephen returned to Rochester after living in KY, and established the Rochester DSM auto club, which is still active today. The first DSM he owned was a 1996 Eclipse GS-T, until he found his first Galant VR4. He would eventually own 4 of these limited edition machines, selling the Eclipse and falling in love with the four door platform. The limited edition car numbered 187/1000 was the focus vehicle, running laps at Watkins Glen and running around Rochester as a four door street sleeper.
In 2008, Stephen bought a Mitsubishi Evolution X, which has taken the parking spot of the overhauled Galant VR4. For Stephen there is no better commemoration for the Galant VR4 than to run it in One Lap of America with three fellow friends and enthusiasts.
Stephen currently lives in Penfield NY with his wife Julie, where he is planning to build a new barn to outfit his complete set of Mitsubishi specialty tools. When he is not in the garage, Stephen is on the water, where he the member of a local club focused on competition water skiing.
www.stephenjburke.com
