Hot Rod Circuit (HRC) is an American emo band from Auburn, Alabama, established in 1997.
During 2001, Hot Rod Circuit was receiving several offers from different record labels such as Drive-Thru and MCA, that were eager for the band to sign.
During 2002, HRC played over 250 shows supporting national artists such as, Dashboard Confessional, Saves The Day, New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, Less Than Jake, MxPx, and More.
It also featured live songs and commentaries from "The Hot Amstradams Tour" in 2001 and a few covers by ACDC and FUDGE.
In late 2003, shortly after their tour in England, drummer Mike Poorman left the band to pursue his engineering efforts.
During the early winter of 2004, Hot Rod Circuit hit the studio with producer Tim O' Hier to record their newest efforts.
"[citation needed] "Reality's Coming Through" had a darker feel to it, and strayed far from the rough, stripped-down vibe of "Sorry About Tomorrow."
Russell played his last show unplugged with Andy Jackson at Cafe Nine in New Haven, CT. As a result, Hot Rod Circuit had to drop out of The Get Up Kids farewell tour.
Hot Rod Circuit ventured out on the 2005 Warped Tour, when Hero Pattern bassist Rob Fitzgerald filled in.
After the Hit The Lights tour of 2005, Hot Rod Circuit began what was over a year long break.
[citation needed] Rumors began circulating of their relationship with Vagrant Records, who had removed them from their online roster.
"[citation needed] In spring of 2007, after signing with Immortal Records, Hot Rod Circuit released The Underground is a Dying Breed.
[citation needed] HRC shot a video for the single, "Stateside" starring actress Eva Hamilton.
[citation needed] On October 8, 2007, Hot Rod Circuit announced that they would be parting ways after ten years together.
[citation needed] The band made this statement on Myspace, "Yes it is true this will be the last Hot Rod Circuit tour.
[citation needed] Hot Rod Circuit played their last show to a sold-out crowd at Toad's Place in New Haven, CT.[citation needed] On February 10, 2011, it was confirmed that Hot Rod Circuit will be reuniting for a one-off performance at the Krazy Fest 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky, with future plans uncertain.
[3] On September 1, 2011, it was announced that Hot Rod Circuit would embark on a short 8 date tour of the US in November, and will also release a new limited edition 7" vinyl EP with three songs - two originals entitled "Forgive Me" and "Into the Sun" and a cover of Superdrag's "Sucked Out".
Death in the Park played a few tours and shows with bands such as Paramore, Saosin, Underoath, The Forecast, Saves The Day, and Alkaline Trio.
Andy Jackson played acoustic Hot Rod sets after Death in the Park on localized dates.
In 2014, Andy Jackson's new project Sloss Minor signed with JMB Records and on April 20, 2014, they released the album "G Major Unit Zero."
[7] In 2019, Hot Rod Circuit announced they would join Saves The Day on their “Through Being Cool” tour and would play “Sorry About Tomorrow” in its entirety.