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Tyler Hooks

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Tyler Hooks

LiveRC Reporter

 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
    Parklane Hobbies Ducks For Bucks Events
     Parklane Hobbies will be hosting their Ducks For Bucks event on February 22nd with 4 classes having a payout to the winner!
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 8:44 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 JConcepts Off-Road Jam Results
     The 2025 JConcepts Offroad JAM presented by BOOM Graphics is officially in the books! Hosted once again by Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri, find the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 8:01 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Hot Race Orange 1/8th Off-Road Compound
     After numerous test with drivers, Hot Race is happy to announce their new rain compound available in Bangkok, Havana, Miami and Sahara tread patterns.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 7:40 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Custom Works M3 Brass Trailing Spindle
     Custom Works has released their trailing spindle design for hex axles in a brass M3 option.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 7:34 p.m. View Comments

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    New ProMotion RC Carbon Fiber Pit Board Options
     The Pro Motion carbon fiber pit board is a great way to check your vehicle's ride height, droop, and any set up changes that require a perfectly flat surface.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 7:12 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [1/15 - 1/22]
     Another January week, another 17,000 plus RC entries in the #LiveTimeScoring system. 1/10th scale off-road lead the genre leaderboard followed by dirt oval and 1/10th scale on-road! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 8:06 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Machler Joins RC Discharger
     RC Discharger is ecstatic to announce the sponsorship of their new Team Driver, Max Mächler.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 5:44 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Xray X4F Fixed/Active Front Shock Mounts
     Team Xray has released new versatile active shock holders which use shims for adjusting the shock position in more precise shock angle increments.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 5:48 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Klinik RC MP10 Series Molded Carbon Fiber Side Guards
     Klinik RC has released Kyosho MP10 TKI2 TKI3 MP10e MP10T Molded Carbon Fiber Side Guards with titanium hardware.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 7:07 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Kallen Joins Ruddog Racing
     Ruddog would like to welcome Joachim Kallen to the RUDDOG Racing Team.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 5:52 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Ultimate Racing RSX8 Servo
     Modelix is pleased to present you the new RSX8 Brushless Servo from Ultimate Racing, designed for 1/8 scale cars and with performance figures of 37 kg and 0.075 s.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 7:28 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Lens Bodies Eurus 2C and 4 Bodies
     Lens Bodies is very happy to introduce their 1:10 Off road bodies Eurus2C and Eurus4.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 5:19 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    One Racing Signs Coelho
     One Racing is excited to announce that Bruno Coelho RC Driver will be their driver for 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 5:24 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2025 RC Chili Bowl Report
     The 2025 RC Chili Bowl is in the books, and it was Awesome! More specifically, all the people who attended are a special folk who are very good at what they do and with that gave us great racing all week long.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 5:39 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Double Bar 1/8th Truck Tire
     The overlapping and repeated concept of the Double Bar, now available for 1:8th trucks, is one that intends to tackle conditioned track surfaces and heavy slick groove conditions like never before.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 4:33 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Ruddog Racing Astro Ripper and Front Ripper Tread Patterns
     With the Astro Ripper and Front Ripper tires, RUDDOG presents its very first product in the area of 1/10 buggy competition tires.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 5:03 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts 2025 Apparel
     Risk it all with the latest apparel from JConcepts showcasing the 2025 Racing Team logo aesthetics.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 5:12 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Levin Joins RC Discharger
     Time to introduce and welcome to the Team RC Discharger family, Joseph Levin.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 4:39 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Drake Talks JConcepts Pre-Cut Razor Polycarbonate Wings
     Adam Drake took some time to talk about the JConcepts Pre-Cut Polycarbonate Razor Wing.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 4:56 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Shock Pliers, Droop Blocks, and Ride Height Gauge
     JConcepts has released new tools in the form of a droop/ride height gauge, new droop blocks, and new shock shaft pliers.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:21 p.m. View Comments

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    New RC-Project Pit Mats and Clutch Shims
     The RC-Project Rubber PIT MAT is an innovative solution designed to enhance the work process for RC car enthusiasts. The RC-Project Clutch Bell Shim Kit is a set of shims designed to ensure the proper adjustment of the clutch bell.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 7:59 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Mini LMT Tires and Wheels
     JConcepts has released the popular Renegade and Racer tread patterns for the Mini LMT as well as the Tribute wheels.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 6:15 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Xray X4F'25 Aluminum 1.5mm Flex Chassis
     Team Xray has released a special 1.5mm thick aluminum chassis with unique flex characteristics generates more overall traction and improves steering.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:28 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Pro-Line Racing Aztek SC Tire Pre-Mounts
     Pro-Line proudly announces the release of the Aztek SC, a revolutionary Short Course tire designed to redefine off-road performance standards.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:11 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Sutherland Joins RC Discharger
     RC Discharger is beyond thrilled to announce that the exceptional driver Nate Sutherland has joined the Team RC Discharger.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:14 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Rasmussen Shifts to Ruddog Electronics
     After several years of support from RUDDOG, Jesper Rasmussen has taken the next step and now trusts in RUDDOG Racing electronics.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 6:07 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Razor Low Drag Wing
     A lowered rear dam transitions twice on the L.D Razor Wing to free up the vehicle and jump more consistently in high flight conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 7:43 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Custom Works V2 Slipper Kit
     Custom Works has released a new V2 slipper set for their gearbox style oval cars for use with the V2 top shaft both of which are now metric.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 9:05 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New JConcepts Glow Plug Wrench , Wrench Set, and Combo Wrench Set
     JConcepts now offers a popular wrench for glow plugs and miscellaneous 8mm applications, and unveiled new items at the IFMAR World Championships including a beautiful line-up of open wrenches and combo wrenches.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:35 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New VP-Pro Universal 1/8th Scale Wing Button
     VP-Pro is thrilled to introduce their new Universal 1/8 Carbon Fiber Wing Button, RS-934.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 7:53 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Associated 1/8th Scale 16 Degree KPI Conversion Kit
     Team Associated engineers added an option to tune the front end with either the kit 8 Degree KPI or the optional RC8B3 16 Degree KPI.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:45 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Jonah Wilson Departs Team Associated
     Jonah Wilson has announced that he will not be continuing with Team Associated through 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:48 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Cavalieri Appointed Lead Product Development Driver For 1up Racing
     1up Racing is excited to announce the promotion of Ryan Cavalieri to Lead Product Development Driver and Brand Ambassador.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 7:36 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Pro-Line Racing Typhon Grom Axis Body
     Now you can have a Pro-Line Axis body for your Typhon GROM to match your 1/10 version.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 7:33 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Donathen RC Distributes JBC
     Donathen RC now distributes JBC which makes battery boxes, motor boxes, parts trays, scale boxes and other storage options.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:40 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Rinderknecht Joins ProTek RC
     AMain Hobbies is pleased to announce the signing of Tom Rinderknecht to a contract as a member of its ProTek RC Pro Race Team.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 15, 2025, 3:10 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Bultynck Joins RC Discharger
     Oliver Bultynck has joined the RC Discharger team for the 2025 season.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 15, 2025, 9:48 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New RaceOPT MTS FFV4 Dolphin FWD Kit
     RaceOPT has released their new FFV4 Dolphin FWD Touring Car Kit with a front mounted motor design.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 15, 2025, 9:57 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Raceform RC Katana Modular Pit Organization Setup
     Inspired by the elegant simplicity of the Japanese Katana sword, Katana Modular is a revolutionary new system designed to elegantly solve the challenges of tight and messy race pit tables.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 15, 2025, 10:09 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Hobbywing XR8 Pro G3 Update With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake explains a bit about the HOBBYWING XR8 Pro G3 Update. How to update the app, and firmware update the ESC.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 15, 2025, 10:03 p.m. View Comments

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