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4-Wheel Freedom, Brad DeLong, Author

“No matter what your level of off-road driving, time spent with Bill will help you reach even higher.” – Brad DeLong

Jeep Adventures with Bill Burke

“We had the best Jeep adventure with you ever! You inspire such confidence with unending patience. How do you do it? You are a uniquely talented teacher who teaches with not only your wonderful brain, but your heart and soul.” – SB, CA 2010

“Don’t Concentrate on Making a Lot of Money, Rather on Becoming the Type of Person with Whom People Want to do Business.”

Bill Burke is an internationally recognized trainer and recovery expert who teaches back country driving techniques, winching and extrication methods, vehicle preparation and maintenance, land navigation and woods skills through classes, private training, instructor and trail leader courses to individuals, families, groups, clubs, vehicle manufacturers and dealers, tour operators, government agencies, and all organizations that use 4WD vehicles in their operations.

4-Wheel Drive Education starts with an understanding of how a 4-wheel drive (4WD) works, giving you insight into why your 4WD performs as it does. Bill, through his experience as an ASE Master Truck Technician and the use of training aids, will teach you how to get the most out of your 4WD. Each obstacle, stuck vehicle, and piece of 4WD equipment becomes a discussion, a demonstration, and an opportunity for learning. Safety is fundamental.

Bill’s sense of humor and history, geographical expertise, and environmental insight combine to give a greater sense of civilization as we know it relative to the prospectors, explorers, natives and dinosaurs who were on the trail before us! His comprehension of group dynamics and personalities means that even in large groups, each person feels like a vital part of the training rather than merely a participant. From first-time 4-wheelers to highly experienced drivers, each student will expand their skill level exponentially under Bill’s watchful eye.

"Everyone is still talking about the experience. There's even a thread in the "Members" section regarding a more advanced driving class. You & Chris definitely knocked it out of the park... Rising Sun will be back! Thank you for having us. It was truly an eye opener for me and my driving/leadership skills jumped by leaps & bounds. Truth be told, I'm still processing a lot of it!!!"

– Travis Hurley
Cruise Moab Coordinator Committee

“If you are looking for a trail guide and 4WD instructor, you can do no better than 4-Wheeling America.”

– John Lee
Expedition Exchange

Cover for Bill Burke's 4-Wheeling America - since 1986
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Bill Burke's 4-Wheeling America - since 1986

Bill Burke's 4-Wheeling America - since 1986

Our passion to "Pay it Forward" drives us to teach at the highest level, so that when you are under pressure: "You don't rise to the level of your expectations; You will fall to the level of your training!"

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Another SAR team training finished. Awesome to be able to work with these dedicated volunteers. Thanks very much Chris Nelson for running this program!!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Pay attention to where your feetz get put!!! Bring tweezers or needle nose pliers in your kit. Enjoy. Happy Father’s Day kids!! ... See MoreSee Less
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50 years ago - didn’t end for many, hasn’t, but it was finished in the books. You are 19 years old and think your iPhone weighs too much. You are the lucky one!!! Never forget. Welcome Home 🌺❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Gitsum!!!!! High school days and beach cruising A1A!!!!!In the early 1960s, General Motors had a strict rule: no big engines in midsize cars. But a group of rebellious engineers at Pontiac had other plans—and what they built would go on to spark a revolution in American car culture.A young engineer named John DeLorean, along with Russ Gee and Bill Collins, secretly started work on a passion project they dubbed the GTO—short for Gran Turismo Omologato, a bold name borrowed from Ferrari. They took the modest Pontiac Tempest and dropped in a massive 389-cubic-inch V8, an engine usually reserved for full-size sedans. Technically, this violated GM policy... but the team found a loophole: instead of releasing the GTO as a new model, they offered it as an optional performance package for the Tempest. It was just under the radar enough to avoid immediate corporate blowback.When the 1964 Pontiac GTO hit showroom floors, it caught the industry off guard. GM execs laughed it off—“Who would want 300+ horsepower in a midsize body?” they scoffed. They expected maybe 500 units to sell. Instead, over 32,000 GTOs flew off dealer lots that first year.The GTO was an instant hit with young drivers: it growled at stoplights, smoked tires at drag strips, and rocketed off the line like nothing else in its class. And just like that, the muscle car era was born—midsize cars with massive engines built for straight-line speed and raw attitude.The ‘64 GTO wasn’t just a car—it was a statement, a middle finger to corporate red tape and a love letter to speed. It proved that young Americans didn’t want quiet, practical sedans—they wanted power, adrenaline, and something to brag about at the drive-in. Soon, every Detroit automaker scrambled to catch up, launching their own high-horsepower models.But it all started with that one rogue project at Pontiac—a rule-breaking masterpiece that turned into a legend on wheels. You can still picture it: the rumble of the V8, the green light flashing, and a GTO vanishing in the rearview of anything foolish enough to line up next to it. ... See MoreSee Less
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