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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
    2025 Motorama North East Nationals Results
     Check out the podiums from the oval portion of the 2025 Motorama North East Nationals!
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 21, 2025, 7:05 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Pro-Line Racing Axis Typhon 223S Body
     Pro-Line is bringing the latest high-performance race body to the ARRMA Typhon 223S.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 21, 2025, 7:19 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 Team Xray XB8E Full Presentation Announcement
     Team Xray has released the full presentation for the 2025 XB8E competition 1/8th electric buggy platform.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 21, 2025, 7:11 p.m. View Comments
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    New Exotek Vader Sprint Car Kit
     Exotek has released a ground breaking outlaw sprint oval design for maximum oval track performance on clay tracks.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2025, 9:10 p.m. View Comments

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    Tico Challenge 2025 Race Results
     Tico Challenge 2025 was held at Parque Viva Alajuela Costa Rica at the Racing Adventure track on February 14th-16th. Check out the podiums here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2025, 9:33 p.m. View Comments
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    TLR and Hoosier RC Hobbyplex Brian Dunbar Tributes
     RC Racing Legend, Brian Dunbar, passed away this week. We at LiveRC would like to send our condolences to the Dunbar family and his friends.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2025, 9:01 p.m. View Comments
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    New Revolution Design RC8B4 Series Shock Caps
     The Revolution Design RC8B4.1 Ultra Shock Cap Set is a premium upgrade for Team Associated RC8B4.1 and RC8B4 drivers.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2025, 9:22 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing Promoto Pro-Spec Aluminum Brake Caliper
     Brake fade is not acceptable when you need it the most. Pro-Line has developed a brake caliper with a progressive pitch cam and ball bearings for smooth braking performance.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2025, 9:28 p.m. View Comments

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    New Pro-Line Racing 2019 Silverado Trophy Truck Mojave Grom Bodies
     Navigate through the desert with this fully licensed Pro-Line Racing 2019 Chevy Silverado Trophy Truck for the Arrma Mojave Grom.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2025, 9:18 p.m. View Comments
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    New Hot Race Tires V1 Carpet Tires
     Hot Race has released new V1 carpet tires designed for all different types of carpet at the highest level.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 19, 2025, 11:27 a.m. View Comments
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    New Revolution Designs RC8B4 Series Aluminum Diff Case Set
     The Revolution Design RC8B4 Aluminum Differential Case Set is a must-have upgrade for Team Associated RC8B4 and RC8B4.1 drivers.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 19, 2025, 12:58 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [2/12 - 2/19]
     35% of racers this week who were at tracks using #LiveTimeScoring were racing 1/10th scale electric off-road. Were you one of them? What did you race this past week? #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 19, 2025, 10:22 p.m. View Comments

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    New Exotek MT10 / Pro4 SC10 HD Suspension Mounts
     Exotek has released heavy duty machined stainless steel suspension arm plates for the Associated MT10, Pro4 SC10 series.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 18, 2025, 10:06 p.m. View Comments
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    Park Lane Hobbies 2nd Annual Mini-Z Cup Race Announcement
     Park Lane Hobbies presents their 2nd Annual Mini Z Cup Race which will be hosted on April 4th-6th.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 18, 2025, 9:39 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray Medium Compound XB2 Front Arms
     Team Xray has released XB2 reliable medium hardness material front arms that significantly improve reliability and handling on low grip tracks
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 18, 2025, 9:31 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Tyler Jones Joins Avid RC
     Tyler Jones has joined Avid RC for 2025 and beyond.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 18, 2025, 9:48 p.m. View Comments

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    The Drake Talks LD Razor Wings [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about the new JConcepts Low Drag Razor Wing.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 18, 2025, 9:11 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Koswork Retro 12mm Shock Upgrades
     Koswork has released 12mm shock upgrades for a variety of Kyosho, Tamiya, Yokomo, and Team Associated vintage models.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 18, 2025, 9:21 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Racecraft USA Flockjaw Container Latch
     Lock In Your Tool Trays With The FlockJaw from Racecraft USA.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2025, 4:40 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Associated RC10 2025 Metallic Edition Kit
     In celebration of the 41st anniversary of the original RC10, Team Associated is proud to bring to you the RC10 2025 Metallic Edition kit, a faithful reproduction of Roger’s world championship-winning design.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2025, 4:53 p.m. View Comments

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    2025 AMain Hobbies Presidents Day Sale
     AMainHobbies.com will host a Presidents’ Day Sale on Monday (Feb. 17), starting at 12:01am PST and concluding at 11:59pm PST.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2025, 4:58 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Invisible Speed Signs Ryan Cavalieri
     Invisible Speed is excited to announce their first ever Invisible Speed Pro driver, Ryan Cavalieri.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2025, 5:04 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2025 Motorama Off-Road Podiums
     Check out all of the podiums from the 2025 Off-Road portion of the Motorama event.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2025, 5:52 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 Keystone F1 Shootout Series Announcement
     Less than 75 Days out till the start of the Keystone F1 Summer Shootout hosted by Austintown Hobby + Big Dogs RC.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2025, 4:35 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Xray XB2 Graphite Side Guards
     Team Xray has released XB2 side guards made from specially-formulated graphite composite mixture, perfect for high-traction conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2025, 5:09 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Mon-Tech Racing C-Z06 GT 1/10th Scale Body
     Mon-tech Racing introduces a new body for the GT 1/10 class, one of the most popular categories among model enthusiasts and RC racers.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2025, 4:46 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated 15S .15 Engine Option
     Power your RC10GT and other vintage nitro platforms with this exclusive Team Associated small block nitro engine supplied by Team Associated with a full line of parts support.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2025, 6:04 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Powers V5M Modified 1/10th Scale Motors
     Get ready to experience the power and precision of Team Powers' latest innovation: the all-new Actinium V5M (Modified Spec) Brushless Motor.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2025, 6:09 p.m. View Comments

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    New EcoPower Soldering Iron Options
     EcoPower is releasing two new products to assist with your soldering needs, providing high quality and cost-effective options for hobbyists of all levels to ensure reliable and consistent soldering every time.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2025, 5:59 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 JConcepts INS Round 1 Podiums
     Check out all of the podiums from the first round of the 2025 JConcepts INS Series hosted by Trackside Hobbies.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2025, 6:01 p.m. View Comments
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    Eric Anderson Joins RC Discharger
     RC Discharger is thrilled to announce the sponsorship of one of the best drivers in the USA, Eric Anderson!
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2025, 5:50 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray Graphite Composite XB2 Gearbox Options
     Team Xray has released their popular 3G and 5G gearboxes for the XB2 in their carbon composite mixture material.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2025, 5:34 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Associated CR12 OverTrail RTR
     The CR12 Trail Series Scale 4x4 truck may be small in size, but is packed full of features. This rig comes Ready-To-Run with Reedy Power electronics and meets S.O.R.R.C.A. class 1 and 2 rules right out of the box.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2025, 5:38 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Donathen RC Distributes Cry Baby Racing
     Donathen RC has announced that they will be distributing the Cry Baby Racing line of products.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2025, 5:45 p.m. View Comments
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    2024 ROAR 1/10th Dirt Off-Road Nationals Flyer
     The official flyer for the 2025 ROAR 1/10th Scale Dirt Off-Road Nationals hosted by Hoosier RC Hobbyplex has been posted.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Mini-LMT Renegade and Racer Pre-Mounts and Tribute Wheels
     JConcepts has released the Renegade and Racer tread patterns as pre-mounts for the Mini-LMT as well as the popular Tribute Wheels.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2025, 5:48 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Smoothie 2.0 Blue Compound Tires
     JConcepts has released the popular Smoothie 2.0 1/10th scale buggy tires in the blue compound.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2025, 5:28 p.m. View Comments
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    Top25rc Rankings Following 2025 Montpellier GP
     Check out the new Top25rc Driver Rankings following the 2025 Montpellier GP.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2025, 5:43 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 MSM Southern Showdown Series Round 1 Results
     Check out the podiums from the first round of the 2025 MSM Southern Showdown Series hosted by Thornhill Racing Circuit.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2025, 8:24 p.m. View Comments
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    Dustin Fox Joins RC Discharger
     RC Discharger excited to welcome the exceptional driver Dustin Fox to Team RC Discharger.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2025, 6:30 p.m. View Comments

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