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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
    New ProStar RC Ceramic Coated Blue Magnesium Tekno Bulkheads
     ProStar RC proudly announces the release of its all-new Ceramic Coated Blue Magnesium Front & Rear Bulkheads, built for Tekno SC410SL, ET410, EB410 & .2, and the SC2410T Short Course Conversion by ProStar RC.
    Tyler Hooks March 28, 2025, 4:40 p.m. View Comments
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    New Factory Team Aluminum Servo Horn and Steel Pinions
     Improve durability and overall steering feel with a new Factory Team aluminum clamping servo horn. As well as all new pinion gears for 1/8th scale vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks March 28, 2025, 4:48 p.m. View Comments
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    New Lens Bodies Ponente 2.0 1/12th Scale Body
     Following the success of the first version of the Ponente body, the new one, which was developed together with brand ambassador and driver Alexander Hagberg, gives you more corner speed, with a good balance between front grip and rear traction!
    Tyler Hooks March 28, 2025, 4:58 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray XB4 Extra High C and D Blocks
     Team Xray has released a set of extra high roll center arm mounts for the rear suspension. The set includes C and D blocks.
    Tyler Hooks March 27, 2025, 8:08 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Corally SBX-825 Carbon Fiber Edition
     The SBX825 is the pinnacle of Team Corally's engineering and design expertise, delivering a race-proven 1:8 scale competition electric buggy designed to dominate on any track.
    Tyler Hooks March 27, 2025, 8:16 p.m. View Comments
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    New Arrowmax RC X4'25 Spring Steel Chassis
     Arrowmax has introduced a brand-new steel chassis upgrade kit for electric touring cars, with the first model designed specifically for the Xray X4'25. This chassis is made from 1.2mm thick hardened spring steel, offering excellent elasticity.
    Tyler Hooks March 27, 2025, 8:23 p.m. View Comments
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    New Leadfinger Racing MSB1 Retro-Mod Body
     The Leadfinger Racing Mugen MSB1 Retro-Mod Buggy Body is a nostalgic throwback that pays homage to the golden era of RC racing.
    Tyler Hooks March 27, 2025, 8:29 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray XB8 Adjustable Rear Hubs
     Team Xray has released an XB8 fully-adjustable aluminum rear hub set features rear aluminum hubs, carbon fiber extension plates for camber link adjustments and eccentric roll center bushings for lower roll center adjustment.
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2025, 8:14 p.m. View Comments

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    New Klinik RC Spoked 1/8th Buggy Wheels
     Klinik RC Multi-Spoke Wheels are a lightweight, high-end race design, loaded with Klinik RC style, fit and function and available in dyable white and fluorescent yellow!
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2025, 8:22 p.m. View Comments
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    Down and Quiet The Movie Announcement
     Lorenzo Davis, an RC racer in Florida, has documented his racing experience while battling Chron's Disease and receiving treatment as well as sharing his racing experiences with friends in family in the film 'Down and Quiet.'
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2025, 8:08 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Drake Racing Tank Pulls [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time to talk about the new tank pulls from The Drake Racing brand.
    Tyler Hooks March 25, 2025, 8:28 p.m. View Comments
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    Raceform Tire Gluing Jig Review With Mike Garrison [VIDEO]
     Check out Mike Garrison's video review of the Raceform 1/8th Scale Tire Gluing Jig!
    Tyler Hooks March 25, 2025, 8:17 p.m. View Comments

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    2025 Asian Buggy Championships Round 1 Results
     After five days, 200-odd entries, and a little over 18 000 laps, round one of the 2025 Team Cayote Asian Buggy Championships is done.
    Tyler Hooks March 25, 2025, 8:58 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray 5-Gear Aluminum Idler Gear
     The Team Xray aluminum idler gear directly replaces the kit composite gear in the 5G gearbox.
    Tyler Hooks March 25, 2025, 8:39 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray X8'26 1/8th Scale 4wd Pan Car
     Check out the full presentation for the 2026 Team Xray X8 1/8th Scale 4wd Pan Car Chassis!
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2025, 2:42 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 1up Cup Round 2 Results
     The second round of the 2025 1up Cup Series was held at BWS Raceway in Perris, CA, a unique, high-grip covered asphalt track on the grounds of world-famous “The Dirt” nitro offroad track.
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2025, 7:57 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Associated RC10 6x6 Semi-Truck
     The RC10 6x6 Kit pays tribute to the legendary RC10 by incorporating the nostalgic look of the car that changed RC off-road racing forever.
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2025, 3:04 p.m. View Comments
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    New Quasi Speed Bendable Carbon-Print Body and Wing Braces
     Quasi Speed has released 2", 3", and 4" bendable carbon print body and wing braces for dirt oval, drag, and on-road applications.
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2025, 8:04 p.m. View Comments
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    New Avid RC Curved and Flat Bill Hats
     The Avid curved and flat bill hats are black with an "AV" rubber patch commemorating being in business for 22 years and having 11 IFMAR World Championships on a common one size fits all Yupoong Classic Snapback or Curved cap.
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2025, 7:52 p.m. View Comments
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    New Custom Works B7 Adjustable Rear Arms
     Made for the Associated B7 buggy this adjustable rear arm will fit the stock B7 or any Oval Conversion kit using the stock B7 Arms.
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2025, 8:07 p.m. View Comments

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    2025 Cayote USA Professional Driver Roster
     AMain Hobbies is pleased to announce the Team Cayote U.S.A. Professional Driver Roster for the 2025 season, which includes 11 drivers who have amassed three IFMAR World Championships and an astounding 69 ROAR national titles.
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2025, 2:57 p.m. View Comments
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    New ProRC Shop Carbon Fiber 1/10th Scale Parts
     PRORC.SHOP is excited to announce 21 new 10th-scale performance items in multiple colors and thicknesses for Team Associated, TLR, Mugen, Schumacher, & X-Ray.
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2025, 2:50 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing Bald Eagle T 2.0 Stadium Truck Tire
     Introducing the next level of Pro-Line's ready-made Bald Eagle slick tires for 1:10 Stadium Truck. This Bald Eagle T 2.0 has a lower profile carcass for better handling.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2025, 2:21 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing Pro-Spec V2 Aluminum Bead Wheels
     Pro-Line is taking supermoto realism to the next level with this Pro-Spec anodized billet aluminum spoke wheel.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2025, 2:32 p.m. View Comments

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    New ProTek RC Batteries and Chassis Protectors
     ProTek RC is announcing the release of the new PTK-5142-25 2S 30C HV Hardcase LiPo Battery (7.6V/420mAh) for the Losi® Micro-B with 3.5mm bullets. As well as chassis protectors for the 2025 Team Xray XB2 and XB4 chassis.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2025, 2:45 p.m. View Comments
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    New Avid RC HD B7 Slipper Spring Adapter
     The Avid Slipper Spring Adapters are designed for use with the larger HD carpet spring that comes in the B7 carpet kit, replacing the ASC91891 (these will not work with the smaller B7D spring, ASC91801).
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2025, 2:35 p.m. View Comments
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    New Hudy Carbon TC Tire Stand
     The HUDY Tire Stand is an essential accessory for organizing your tires. This stylish and highly functional stand keeps your pit space tidy and makes it easy to track your various tire sets.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2025, 2:24 p.m. View Comments
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    New Speedzone Evolution 1S and 2S Shorty Packs
     Speedzone has released two new Evolution lipo packs. The 8400mAh 3.7V 200C pack has 5mm bullet connectors, measures 93x47x18.5mm and weighs 162g.  The 5500mAh 7.4V 200C shorty pack which also has 5mm bullet connectors.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2025, 2:16 p.m. View Comments

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    New Schumacher RC FT9 FWD Chassis
     The Schumacher RC FT9 is designed to be a winner in the close and exciting ‘Frontie’ FWD racing class.
    Tyler Hooks March 19, 2025, 8:07 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray XB2 Epsilon 2D 1/10th 2wd Buggy Body
     Team Xray has released the Epsilon 2D body for the XB2'25 to accommodate the new chassis primarily on dirt and clay tracks.
    Tyler Hooks March 19, 2025, 8:01 p.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [3/12 - 3/19]
     1/10th scale off-road leads the way for #IndustryAnalytics this week ahead of dirt oval and 1/10th scale on-road. Find out how many racers raced each and where. #LiveTimeScoring
    Tyler Hooks March 19, 2025, 8:25 p.m. View Comments
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    Wiggins, Wilson, and Setser Join ProTek RC Engine Program
     AMain Hobbies is pleased to announce three more talented pro drivers going to the ProTek RC Samurai RM.1 engine program for 2025 with Jared Wiggins, Jonah Wilson, and Lee Setser coming on board with ProTek RC.
    Tyler Hooks March 19, 2025, 8:16 p.m. View Comments

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    New Avid RC B7 Triad Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator
     The Triad Direct Drive allows stock racers to remove the entire clutch assembly for conditions where the driver feels having less rotating mass and zero slip except from the differential is beneficial.
    Tyler Hooks March 19, 2025, 8:12 p.m. View Comments
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    Setser Joins Sparko Racing
     Sparko Racing is thrilled to welcome Lee Setser to the team.
    Tyler Hooks March 19, 2025, 8:20 p.m. View Comments
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    New Ruddog Racing RNX.4 Nitro Engine
     The RUDDOG Racing RNX.4 is the next evolution of RUDDOG’s high-performance nitro offroad engines, building on the success of its predecessor, the RNX22.3.
    Tyler Hooks March 18, 2025, 5:19 p.m. View Comments
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    New ZooRacing Panterra 190mm Touring Car Body
     Panterra is ZooRacing’s latest high-performance body, engineered specifically for modified racing, where precision, speed, and handling are paramount.
    Tyler Hooks March 18, 2025, 5:16 p.m. View Comments

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    New Factory Team March 2025 B7 Parts Release
     Factory Team has released new -2mm rear towers, aluminum pivot balls, inverted shock standoffs, and carbon fiber front wing buttons for the B7.
    Tyler Hooks March 18, 2025, 8:27 p.m. View Comments
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    New GFRP Hustler and Mistress 3mm Chassis Options
     Increase stability and reduce flex on your GFRP 2025 Hustler or 2024 Mistress kits with the new thicker 3mm carbon fiber chassis options.
    Tyler Hooks March 18, 2025, 8:35 p.m. View Comments
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    When To Service Shocks/Diffs With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake shares how he goes about deciding to replace shock and diff fluid in this week's video.
    Tyler Hooks March 18, 2025, 5:09 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray X1 Aluminum 1-Piece 2mm Chassis
     The Team Xray X1 Aluminum 1-piece chassis increases traction, steering, and stability on carpet.
    Tyler Hooks March 18, 2025, 5:12 p.m. View Comments

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