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Tyler Hooks

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Tyler Hooks

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 tyler@liverc.com

Tyler Hooks is a recent college graduate with a BBA in management and a Minor in Communications from St. Edwards University as well as a ROAR Stock National Champion and was apart of the IFMAR World Championship USA team in 2016. Tyler is currently an Editor as well as in the Advertising department at Live Race Media and frequently is apart of the broadcast team at major events.

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Latest From Tyler

  • Media
    New ProMotion RC QuickTime Tread Pattern
     ProMotion releases the QuickTime 1/10 scale pin tire along with a new range of Tan Compounds.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 23, 2024, 7:23 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Power HD GTS-2 Servo Options
     Power HD has released the new GTS-2 servo, which weighs only 47g, and the height is 3mm shorter than the traditional low profile servos.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 23, 2024, 8:05 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Joe Bornhorst Announces Retirement
     Joe Bornhorst announced on Saturday via social media that he will be retiring from professional RC racing at the end of 2024.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 23, 2024, 7:56 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Schelle 16mm XTR MIP Bypass1 Pistons
     The Schelle 16mm XTR piston lineup was developed in 2024 with Kurt Wenger's Schelle custom valving utilizing the proven MIP Bypass1 platform.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 23, 2024, 7:46 p.m. View Comments

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    New Bittydesign Falcon-X 1/7th Scale Desert Truck Body
     Bittydesign's brand-new Desert Truck body shell, FALCON-X, developed for the ARRMA MOJAVE 6S and for the first time ever in their history, they welcome TRAXXAS to their line-up because the body is suitable also for the UDR model.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 23, 2024, 7:35 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Schumacher RC Eclipse 6 1/12th Scale Kit
     The ECLIPSE 6 incorporates the latest race winning developments, to give you an advantage on the track. The ECLIPSE 6 is the ultimate professional LMP12 racing chassis kit. The choice of champions!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 20, 2024, 5:36 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Hardware Storage Box
     JConcepts has set out to bring a new hardware storage box option to the market and The Speed Shop has delivered once again.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 20, 2024, 5:29 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Factory Team Adjustable Drift Wheels
     The all-new Factory Team adjustable offset drift wheels were developed with style, performance and adjustability in mind.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 20, 2024, 5:39 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Schumacher RC Roller Driveshaft Re-Release
     The legendary roller driveshafts improve the smoothness of the suspension action under acceleration. This version fits CAT XLS Masami, ProCat, Top Cat and Cougar Classic and vintage vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 20, 2024, 5:24 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Dustin Evans Announces Retirement
     Dustin Evans and Team Associated announced Dustin's retirement from professional racing today on social media.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 20, 2024, 5:49 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New RC Discharger 2S Charge Cable With Temperature Sensor
     Introducing the 2S 32A Charge Cable by RC Discharger (XT60 & 5mm) with Temperature Sensor!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2024, 4:40 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Upgrade RC Arrma 3S 17mm Hex Conversions
     UpGrade RC now has an aluminum 17mm hex conversion set for all ARRMA 3S vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2024, 4:56 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New AKA Products Array SC Tire
     Get ready to elevate your performance with AKA's all-new Array tire for Short Course Modifieds.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2024, 5 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Maifield Signs With Schumacher RC
     Schumacher RC is extremely pleased to announce that US legend Ryan Maifield has joined the Schumacher team for 1/10th Off Road buggies.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2024, 4:48 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Protoform PTzero1 Touring Car Body
     PROTOform's latest aerodynamic solution for high-competition 1/10 Electric Touring Car Racing is the PTzero1.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2024, 4:52 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2025 JBRL 1/10th Scale Off-Road Series Schedule
     Here is the 2025 JBRL 1/10 Scale Off-Road Series schedule.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2024, 8:23 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Pro-Line Racing Mirage TT Tires and Impulse Wheels For Mojave Grom
     Pro-Line is proud to announce a tire and wheel combo that adds scale looks and performance to your Mojave GROM!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2024, 4:45 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Power HD Crawler Servos
     Power HD has released an all new crawler servo series: WT162 / WT120 / WT85 / WT80.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 18, 2024, 3:45 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Lime Signs With ProMotion RC
     Camden Lime is joining the ProMotion RC team for 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2024, 4:01 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Exalt RC Rotation Drift Motors
     Team Exalt is introducing their Limited Edition Purple and Blue Rotation Drift Motor Line, available in 10.5T and 13.5T, with each color and turn featuring its own unique limited edition number.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2024, 8:55 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Team Powers Mini Spec Radon V2BT 1S Speed Control
     The all-new Team Powers Mini Spec Radon(V2BT) 1S Speed Control is coming soon—just in time for Christmas.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2024, 3:34 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Speedy RC Appointed RC Discharger Distributor
     RC Discharger is thrilled to introduce SpeedyRC Online Store as their new distributor and dealer in Australia.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2024, 3:44 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Tekin Racing RS Gen3 1S Speed Control
     The RS GEN3 1S brings a suite of enhanced features including better power handling and improved tuning features that give you unmatched adjustability.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2024, 3:53 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New ProTek RC 7200mah Mid-Sized 2S LiHV Pack
     The ProTek R/C 2S 130C Graphene + HV 7200mAh Shorty LiPo Battery is a great battery option for anyone looking for a battery that is longer than the standard shorty pack and shorter than a stick pack.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2024, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2025 DFW Mini-Z RC Club Kickoff
     The DFW Mini Z Car Club is thrilled to announce the opening of its inaugural racing season at Spare Time Raceway in Burleson, TX, featuring thrilling Kyosho Mini Z Box Stock car races.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2024, 3:39 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Hitec 25T Analog Servos
     Hitec's 25T Analog Servo line is home to some of our timeless classics, like the HS-318, HS-488HB, and HS-788HB. This line has been a go-to for reliable performance, but today, they thrilled to welcome two NEW additions to the family.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2024, 8:53 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Sontag Departs From TLR/Pro-Line/Trinity
     Michael 'Tater' Sontag made the announcement today that he will not be returning to TLR/Pro-Line/Trinity for 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2024, 9:08 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Xray X1'25 F1 Kit
     Team Xray has released the presentation for the 2025 X1 F1 racing kit.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2024, 8:40 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Tebo Signs With Nova Engines
     Nova Engines has signed World Champion, Jared Tebo, to the team for 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2024, 9:14 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2025 Silver State Nitro Challenge Update
     The Dirt has updated the schedule for the 2025 Silver State Nitro Challenge to Wednesday through Sunday, find all the details here.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2024, 8:47 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Donathen RC V3 Expandable Heated Lipo Sleeve
     Donathen RC is ready to release the newest version of their heated lipo sleeve, the V3 expandable edition.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2024, 8:33 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Kobbevik Signs With Power HD
     Daniel Kobbevik teams up with Power HD for the 2025 season!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2024, 8:27 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Factory Team 1/8th Scale Series Titanium Options
     Factory Team is pleased to announce the release of titanium upgrade parts for the RC8B4.1 and RC8T4 platforms.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2024, 8:57 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    MSM Southern Showdown Series Announcement [VIDEO]
     The MSM Vlog team took some time this week to talk about their 2025 Southern Showdown Series, find the flyer and video here.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2024, 9:22 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts B7 Steering Rack
     The JConcepts steering bellcrank system for the RC10B7 | RC10B7D allows the driver to adjust the height of the steering rack ball-stud instead of the bellcrank system.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2024, 4:31 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Dirt Bite and Falcon 1/8th Buggy Pre-Mounts
     The super popular Dirt Bite and Falcon tread patterns from JConcepts are now available as pre-mounts for 1/8th buggy applications.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2024, 4:20 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2024 US Carpet Championships Results
     Find all the podiums from the 2024 US Carpet Champs held this past weekend in Ohio!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2024, 9:02 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts RC10 Series Servo Mount Bracket
     JConcepts introduces the servo mount bracket for the RC10, RC10T, RC10DS, and RC10GT line of vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2024, 8:44 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ruddog Now Distributes Matrix and Xtreme Aerodynamics
     New to RUDDOG distribution's portfolio are the multiple world championship-winning products from Xtreme Aerodynamics and Matrix Racing Tires.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2024, 4:26 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New 1up Racing M4 Lockdown Aluminum Wheel Nuts
     Introducing 1up Racing 7075 Aluminum Lockdown M4 Wheel Nuts, 1up's lightest and most colorful wheel nuts to-date!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2024, 8:38 p.m. View Comments

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