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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[@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

[@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

[@datrill1000]

You already know!!!!!

[@stunter2875]

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

[@yungkidnf]

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

[@veedubgeezer]

I was gonna say I'm sure Donk is more specific than just the tyre

[@DaInfamous0ne]

@@veedubgeezer he's 100% correct.

[@LaneHouse]

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

[@wh0reb0t]

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.

[@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.

[@KingJT80]

shock setup. custom valved double adjustable

[@Sniper269]

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.

[@sweettee3647]

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

[@theangrymarmot8336]

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.

[@russellcollier1599]

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.

[@SpottedCreeper]

For me, these donks are way more exotic than what I think you're referring to as 'exotics' (the Italian supercars, etc) - I frequently see lambos, ferraris, mclarens, etc where I live in the UK but a donk.. never :D But, like you, I'm glad TG is doing shows on things like this, hopefully there's more of this type of stuff

[@clintondavid525]

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!

[@lukebrennan5780]

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

[@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.

[@NG-VQ37VHR]

That's a constant for every one of these episodes. Every one of the owners have mentioned how cool it was to see their own car rolling, without them in it. Its something every car guy wants to experience, but most of us dont trust anyone to touch our cars.

[@1byte4]

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

[@MrUltraworld]

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

[@kennethporter992]

Yes! He was respectful & just himself. Authentically showcased a part of motorsport people don't even know exists. Hoonigan did a donk build & it felt patronizing & like they were capitalizing on a culture they thought was a joke. Great job Rob

[@Winglessflight97]

@@kennethporter992 False. If you watched the Hoonigan series you would know that Donks are how Scotto's media empire started and Hert grew up around it. Scotto was an editor at Donk magazine and may even have created it. Why would you think it was a joke?? That's a hell-of-a lot of money for comedy... Custom one-off Rotiform wheels. A race spec'd supercharged big block? C'mon, bro. You gotta do some research before you make an disrespectful statement like that...

[@kennethporter992]

@@Winglessflight97 oh I watched it. Scotto is an original culture vulture. He been capitalizing off elements of black culture for decades. Me and you just see it differently. Was it built right? Yes. But the way the series was edited & his history is a complete turnoff for me & it didn't feel like they respected it to me

[@Winglessflight97]

@@kennethporter992 I see what you're saying but what car culture uniquely belongs to its original starting point? I honestly don't see how you can be a culture vulture in the car world unless you actually unapologetically troll in order to make a true mockery of it. If Scotto covered the scene better than we black folks did, that's our own damn fault cuz we owned hip hop coverage at the same time. It's like being mad at black basketball and football legends for being better at a game white men created. I don't see the appropriation here TBH. But to each their own, I guess.

[@kennethporter992]

@@Winglessflight97 I respect your point of view. This area of car culture still primarily Black which is why it feels exploitative to me. His magazine did create an spotlight where there wasn't one before so I do have mixed feelings on it. There's a primarily Latino lowered and custom painted mini truck culture near me & I wouldn't feel right being a spokesman & capitalizing off of that. My main thing is compared to this video is that at many points in the hoonigan series it felt like a joke. I like the respect they gave it here

[@gfy69]

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.

[@naseralshareef3026]

as Mannie Fresh once said: REAL BIG!

[@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.

[@Money195625]

i think this is "Donkmaster" if im not mistaken here it is racing the hoonicorn kzbin.info/www/bejne/eme5Z2mFoZ2UrsU edit: i was mistaken, thats a different 1500 hp single turbo donk lol

[@yungkidnf]

@@Money195625 not sure how or why my reply got deleted, but it explained who this was and a little bit of his teams history

[@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.

[@ulysseslewis2452]

These Donks are really fast enjoyed watching and the engineering that goes into these Cars!!!!!!

[@Cneal83]

Top gear has a donk on it damn good to see maybe they will get some respect for he work that goes into them

[@reidbtable]

Love it!!!!!! About time these Brothas get some light for their engineering prowess!!! Salute!!!!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@guyjmlol]

I love how top gear is now very involved with American car culture I just wish the og 3 were involved with this 💔🙏

[@philbarrett3739]

They're trying anything they can against the "og 3". The BBC refuses to admit that it's irrelevant in today's world of entertainment.

[@beastballchampions]

I refuse to watch even this video

[@SaturdayWinter]

Rob Dahm >>>> Any American Top Gear host

[@NXT_LVL]

We had the 3 OG TG guys do a drag race episode, when they did the American west coast run with the Viper, Vanquish and LFA. where Clarkson got smoked by a 8.50 Drag truck and May got taken down by a EVO.. they spent more time dissing the American idea of customizing your car because it would always go "bang" according to May.

[@wh0reb0t]

@@NXT_LVL It's just entertainment. I wouldn't put too much thought into it. Clarkson's also referred to roll cages as climbing frames in a dismissive way. It doesn't matter it was good entertainment.

[@VirtousStoic]

8th, good work hot rod. the details in the interior and the rim steering wheels is so good. good video topgear keep it up. I liked this video and I am not a customer fir these cars but I appreciate them and their beauty and the work that their owners do to take care of them and upgrade them

[@TheLostYeti]

Rob is such a perfect fit for this series, glad to see this project come to fruition.

[@983gold]

My favourite car in the series so far... I didn't know I was a donk man 🤔

[@midnightfd3s]

need more Rob! he really makes this series what it is

[@Chris-pt6hh]

For people wanting a conversion since it ran the 1/8th... it'd prob run 10s in the 1/4. I wanna see a full out race donk. That thing probably weighs 5500 pounds.... take 1000 pounds away and it'd be like an 8 second car lol. Amazing.

[@maximillanguapo1229]

They have big wheel hard tire cars running 8s. 1320 did a feature on one. And, said car is even faster now!

[@zethloveless7238]

Boostdoctor 😀

[@sakidonance2642]

That isn't the real time

[@maximillanguapo1229]

@@sakidonance2642 Thanks for the clarification, internet expert.

[@daltonhanleyjr4142]

The B body cars are not 5500lbs they are 3700-4100lbs. They are lighter than modern muscle cars.

[@carlosfandango2419]

Love how Top Gear are diving into this. Big up TG!!

[@NewfieOn2Wheels]

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.

[@andrewfitzpatrick9741]

Ga, checking in… Thanks for putting the spotlight on KDC and Big wheel racing they been grinding for a long time. It’s overdue salute💪🏾.

[@thor3105]

One of the best series from Top Gear. Would love to see a series like this done in Europe covering different types of car styles and cultures. Definitely needs a presenter like Rob, someone who can appreciate and respect all sorts of styles and tastes, as most of the time Top Gear has covered modified car culture in the past it has been somewhat narrow minded and almost disrespectful.

[@johnjuiceshipper4963]

I love donks. They’re such a unique part of car culture, with a community that turns every car into a completely unique passion project. It’s such a collage of different cultures and histories, and it deserves its place in car culture. This is what it should be all about, not gatekeeping.

[@jsun9196]

Kut Da Check Racing...Let's Go Hot Rod 👍🏽👏🏽💪🏽...RIP PR Johnny 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@BeBarnee]

I'm super glad you guys are showcasing even more nieche types of racing and car culture like this one. I'm also amazed to see how appreciative everyone is in the comments. This might not be my type of racecar, but I love how different people do different takes on the same principle of going fast. Also, Rob is an amazing host!! Keep this series running!!!!! Much respect!

[@nitomeanboyGBODY]

Yup.. it’s nothin like em.. very unique and shows that enthusiasts on all car platforms can enjoy a lil of everything. Glad u guys got to experience this 💪🏼🏁

[@Beezy_Builds]

Love y'all are shedding light on these!

[@R19Robbin]

Those wheels are freaking huge 😂🔥

[@lildno2007]

Thanks for bringing it to the main stage. Big wheel racing is awesome. I go to plenty races down here in the south.

[@TheJCDProduction]

Always look forward to seeing rob drive so many different style cars and wow people can make donks go really fast

[@MishraArtificer]

I admit, I'm not a fan of putting monstrously large wheels on cars like this (I prefer road racing over drag racing, so 20" would probably be my limit), but I'm impressed they're able to be driven that fast. Well done, and your Caprice looks fantastic!

[@ryan49805]

These things are dope!! The wheels and paint give them a fresher look but still kept all the style and class.

[@MerlinOpeth]

I remember seeing robs video from back in the day, nice to see he's come this far.

[@COOLASSNICK81G]

Hot Rod a Legend...

[@viccat6625]

This is a video for me I have had seven Donks still got two and I’m 55 years old. Been had one since 16 years old. Still have 75 caprice convertible and 73 two door impala custom nice cars.

[@eikodunn]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Showing Rob the Donk lifestyle.

[@MrSpadephlame]

Pure excitement on his face nice video

[@SmallBlogV8]

That's awesome! What a brilliant little niche in the racing world.

[@blackmale78]

We caught hell for YEARS driving and racing these cars, glad to see people finally realizing that it's just another area of the car community and shinning some light on them.

[@cncdan1364]

4:33 that wild. That's the same engine guys on street outlaws use in promods

[@noahbailey8509]

This series should really make best on youtube robs a treasure

[@logicn.reasoning9744]

I hope that the next step in the evolution of donk is going to be autocross.

[@Thepaintgod407]

KDC Racing 🏁 Hot Rod 🔥

[@BaseSRKI]

Love it, in the 7 seconds driving it the first time: DAMN

[@ArthurSperotto]

The Box Chevy with a Proline motor and FuelTech stole my heart

[@RusnakAutoDesign]

Missed out on the chance to play the midnight club's "real big" by Manni Fresh. that's the only dissapointment, otherwise awesome.

[@joseacuna3239]

Top Gear hit a goal hiring Rob to do these series, he has the right personality for the job.

[@powersliding]

that is so cool...a new car culture

[@optimaprime8970]

The only thing downside imo is that these cars are gonna become more rare original and unmolested. I want a donk, bubble and box as a set but original would be great too. With how rare the aero coupes are, it's hard to see them gutted on stilts. Mad respect on all the time and money 8nvested in the beautiful machines

[@HustleHabit]

Great feature. Glad y'all did the showcase on a unique side of racing

[@kentbeitel9966]

I miss seeing badass donks when I lived in Tampa and Charleston South Carolina! But they weren’t going as fast as they are now 😂

[@GenesisElijah_]

Donk culture came a long way, from cheap chrome rims and lift kits, being laughed at and made fun of, to being the most cleanest powerful cars in the culture and being on top gear and powernation, I love my people

[@peterwho9380]

Brother gave him the power and the wisdom but he didn't use it to it's full potential!

[@kandyman5315]

Awesome video 💪💪

[@ItsLSG_03]

This wheels man 🥺 ❤🔥

[@greengabe5]

I love seeing cars being cars

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

It’s hilarious seeing a box Chevy on 26s getting up on the chip and bumping in

[@shagirani5518]

Fascinating.

[@flakey7832]

You guys better keep this up, ut's fascinating

[@3dmachines2h19]

I like electric cars but nothing can ever beat the chest shaking thunder of a v8

[@Armgoth]

Ah! I so love weird racing formats :D

[@901gt]

This is a big win for the big rim culture

[@whompingtonbusworth]

1st time I saw a Donk was in Florida.. It blew me away. My bro is like, yeah our potholes are huge. lmao

[@jagab1672]

Aye!!! Donks getting some love on TopGear🫶

[@Deep42Thought]

Or he best actor in the world! Or this just genuen emotions with pure love and apriciation of real car lover!

[@audiwankenobi361]

Donks and Skates are finally getting some respect.

[@jushas8926]

I haven't watched top gear since season 21

[@mikibajrektarevic2543]

great episode those things are awesome

[@staciaregis7678]

i remember the days where yall used to do car crash test but the past is the past

[@bfelder8853]

KDC reppin as usual🏁🏁🏁, ol boy gonna be hooked now he done got a taste.

[@discreetvlogs8683]

JUST KEEP MAKING AMERICAN TUNED VIDS BRUH SHIT IS COOL

[@918_xDx]

7:56 damn near blew my speakers out LoL

[@racofella316]

Almost everyone in this series said it was the first that they got to see their car run, lol this series was amazing

[@victorvidal08]

Nice to see fueltechs bein used in the right way!!!

[@bryanbailey961]

2500 horsepower 😳 WOW

[@andreguerin2461]

Nice engineering, cool stuff! Thank you, gentlemen!

[@GetMoney-uo1qt]

Great Production and informative. One correction. The weight for Impala/Caprice 1971-76 is not in the range of 5200 lbs. Curb weight according to gm. Are as follows. 2dr. 4089 lbs. 4dr. 4167 lbs. Convertible 4085 lbs. KingsWood Station Wagon 4800 lbs. 🤓💯

[@danielbermingrud3655]

omg i dont think i can grasp that robb is here : D im so amazed, so happy : D dude the best!.

[@davroshalfbeard8368]

They look great man quilty workmanship 👍

[@zeus014]

LOL. My first car (back in the late summer of 1980) was an approx. #3 condition '73 Impala Custom Coupe (ie: concave rear window) with just over 70,000 miles on the clock. I worked and saved up all summer for it and paid $1000 cash. Car was bone stock, with the 175 hp (net) 350 small block with Rochester 4-barrel carb. It topped out at a little north of 100 mph, but to get there you'd need Nebraska. The only way it could have possibly accelerated in the same ballpark as this donk would have been to drop it off a cliff.

[@unclemar8352]

Rob about to buy a box and put it on 6’s ✊🏾🤣

[@JamesDOConnor1916]

Great video Rob awesome cars

[@noreverse85]

I love big wheel racing

[@MTheroy]

Respect! Loved this episode!

[@jamesjowett35]

They have that suspension tuning *dialed*

[@lillepercon86]

Hot rod does seem super nice though

[@viccat6625]

That’s looks like Kut tha Check box Chevy fast fast.

[@datrill1000]

Hot Rod done did it for the A!!!!!!! Big Ups KDC

[@WarningHPB]

another hit with Rob Dahm at the wheel