Don Hirsch - Photographer & Nitro Storyteller

Don – Photographer & Nitro Storyteller Don brings over five decades of high-octane experience to the lens. From witnessing his first race at Irwindale in 1970 to becoming a pivotal content creator in the nostalgia drag racing scene, Don’s passion burns as fiercely as the nitro cars he follows. He co-runs the popular NitroHeads page with his son Brian, where 13,000+ fans follow their race-day captures and behind-the-scenes stories. Don’s work has illuminated the pages of We Did It For Love, Nitro Hot Rods, and more—celebrating the grit, glory, and raw emotion of the sport. Beyond the camera, Don has spent the last five years on the crew of Hans Jakob’s NE1 dragster, living the racing life from track to pits. His insider’s access and authentic voice make his content not just visual—but visceral. At Kings of the Sport, Don captures the pulse of the dragstrip like few others can.