Rob Dahm FLAT OUT In A 1500bhp 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Donk | Top Gear American Tuned

Big wheels, big motor, big horsepower.

In this instalment of American Tuned, Rob Dahm explores the head-spinning world of Donk racing, where 70's Chevys get paired with 26-inch street-rubber tyres and monstrous horsepower. Hot Rod, owner of Kut-Da-Check Racing gives Rob a tour around his shop, explaining the ins and outs of big wheel racing, before taking his personal Donk down to the drag strip to show how fast it really is...

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[yungkidnf]

Donk=71-76 Caprice or Impala
Box=77-90 Caprice or Impala
Bubble=91-96 Caprice or 94-96 Impala

[CHEGTO]

I live in Georgia and have participated in some racing throughout the state and will tell you these cars that these men are putting together are absolutely phenomenal and shows the engineering problem solving and dreams being accomplished in side street shops I love this and used to live for this thanks for this spotlight

[stunter]

Absolutely love Rob and this series and hope it continues and grows.

[yungkidnf]

I haven't watched a video on this channel in years, but this one caught my attention. Never in a million years did I ever think I'd see KutDaCheck Racing on Top Gear, WOW. #RIPprj

[LaneHouse]

I love that with outlets like Top Gear and Hoonigan, they are bringing more positive attention to Donks, Boxes, and Bubbles.

[whrebt]

I wouldn't want one but I appreciate it. I think to be into cars is to appreciate all forms of the art.

Edit: Couldn't have got a better host than Mr. Dahm. I hope they do more with him in the future.

[Sniper]

I'm sorry but I simply can't think of another person that could do a better job than Rob. I'll admit at first I wasn't sure he was the one for the job, even though Rob is the man when it comes to Mazda Rotary FD, FC and yes the Vette reverse swapped to rotary...Rob is a very technical person and I sort of figured he'd be questioning all these creations but he has proved me wrong and I'm glad he did.

[lukebrennan]

DAHM is the reason I watch these episodes. Another fascinating and very well done episode introducing amazing stuff. Thanks Rob!

[clintondavid]

I like seeing the deep dive into the build on this episode. Super solid of the man to somewhat breakdown his racecar build. Great series!

[WishyIV]

Donks are basically modern day gassers. Its amazing how fast they go. No clue how skinny tires like that on a HUGE car can go that quick. Major respect.

[russellcollier]

Hot rod was a great representative of donk racing. Another great but short episode. Glad to see top gear doing shows on things other than just exotics.

[sweettee]

I love the donks. It's cool to see so many different interpretations of the same car. Different styles. So cool. Love Hot Rodding

[theangrymarmot]

Rob has to have those guys to his shop for some rotary shenanigans. Nothing is more fun than stepping outside of what you are used to and trying something radically different in the same enthusiast sphere. Going from V8 donks to rotary vettes would be a great reaction to watch.

[revvolutions]

It's a beautiful thing when you get to see your own car rolling down the street. I love rolling shots.

*Provided it wasn't stolen or it had popped out of gear and then rolled down the street.

[gfy]

I saw this evolution 1st hand growing up in FL. Box chevys were the big deal in the 90s before I ever heard the word Donk. I always loved the glasshouse impalas/caprice. I never would have imagined what we see now days. I do miss the cragars and Vouges style tho you don't see it much now the big wheels are in.

[byte]

Loving the Rob Dahm street tuner series, Top Gear finally gets it.

[VirtousStoic]

only negative is, video was too short at the car showcase part. we just say 2 runs and done. we didn't see alot of go pro camera angles during the race. didn't see it race another car.

[MrUltraworld]

Great episode! I'm fascinated by these things. Rob handled himself well.

[MagnoliaSupreme]

Love the G-bodies myself but a 22 or a 20 is the largest I’m willing to go. Nice to see something different on here. I’m from the south so seeing this kinda makes me homesick.

[NewfieOnWheels]

has to be one of my favourite episodes so far. one of those things where even if you're not into it, you can't help but admire all of the quality work put into these rides.