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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
    The Hobbyplex Show Podcast: Episode 83
     Check out the latest episode of The Hobbyplex Show Podcast with Alex Sturgeon and Will Brinton.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 11, 2021, 11:04 a.m. View Comments
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    JConcepts Hunk and Tusk Tires Now Available in Green Compound
     The 1.9" Hunk and Tusk JConcepts crawler tires are now available in the popular green compound.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 11, 2021, 4:21 p.m. View Comments
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    2021/2022 XRS Slovakia Round 1 Results
     The first round of the popular XRS series was held on October 9th at the world famous Hudy Arena in Trencin, Slovakia. Some 120 entries spread out in 11 different classes joined the event.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 11, 2021, 4:10 p.m. View Comments
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    New Plan B Racing Mach 1 Drag Car
     Plan B Racing has released their new 2022 Mach 1 Drag Car.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 8, 2021, 4:47 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Finish Line Quick Access Nitro Pit Bag
     A racer can never have enough organization in the pit area and JConcepts has additional needs covered with the Finish Line pit bag.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 8, 2021, 11:04 a.m. View Comments
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    New Officina RC MTC2 Upper Titanium Turnbuckle Screw
     OfficinaRC adds a new piece to the collection dedicated to the Mugen MTC2. The new Turnbuckle, produced entirely in titanium, will soon be a must have for all the MTC drivers.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 8, 2021, 11:37 a.m. View Comments
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    New Offina RC Wing Washers
     OffinaRC has created a new Wing Shim, machined from solid in Ergal 7075 anodized black, super light, only 0.22g, with an ideal surface of 12mm.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 7, 2021, 2:50 p.m. View Comments
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    2021 Adrenaline Raceway Invitational Results
     Check out the results from the 2021 Adrenaline Raceway Invitational presented by JConcepts.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 7, 2021, 2:57 p.m. View Comments

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    Racers by the Numbers: September 2021
     There have consistently been more racers racing in every month of 2021 than in 2019 before the pandemic started! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 14, 2021, 3:44 p.m. View Comments
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    JConcepts Mambos Now Available in Gold and Green Compounds
     The popular wide rear drag tire option from JConcepts, The Mambos, is now available in gold and green compounds.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 7, 2021, 10:47 a.m. View Comments
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    2021 JConcepts INS Finals Race Report
     The 2021 INS Series concluded this past weekend at an all new venue for JConcepts, Hoosier RC Hobbyplex. The newly revamped track and hobby shop came through bringing in 250+ entries and an epic racing surface and atmosphere. Read the full report her
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 7, 2021, 11:03 a.m. View Comments
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    2021 Swiss On-Road Nationals R5 Report
     This past weekend, the 5th round of the Swiss electric on-road national series took place. Click below to find the results.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 7, 2021, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

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    Sousa Doubles at 2021 Clay Masters
     Mark Sousa took the win in the premier modified 2wd and 4wd classes at the Clay Masters event up in Canada this past weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 6, 2021, 11:03 a.m. View Comments
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    2021 KARS On-Road Nationals R2 Results
     Last weekend the 2nd round of the KARS On/Road Championship was held at the KARS Inje Circuit with about 50 drivers in attendance. Find the results by clicking here.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 6, 2021, 11:14 a.m. View Comments
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    New Avid RC DR10 Aluminum Bellcranks
     The AVID DR10 Aluminum Steering Bellcranks are machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum alloy, black anodized, and silver edge highlights for that premium look.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 6, 2021, 11:44 a.m. View Comments
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    XTR Racing Launches OGO Racing Tires
     Spanish company XTR Racing have launched their new brand: OGO Racing. OGO Racing offers a new line of off-road tires intended for the use with 1/8th nitro buggy and electric buggy.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 6, 2021, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

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    New ONG Brand Davide Ongaro Shock Caps
     The new ONG brand shock caps, made in Italy, are made out of ergal 7075 T6 and then subsequently anodized in a gunmetal gray color.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 6, 2021, 11:34 a.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [9/29 - 10/6]
     The first week in October has reentered Livetime in to the 10,000+ weekly entries threshold. Check out what people are racing! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 14, 2021, 3:43 p.m. View Comments
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    2022 IMFAR Worlds to Return in Spain
     The IFMAR WC 1/8th off road 2022 will be held in Redovan (Spain) later in the year. We will provide more details as quickly as they are released.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 11:33 a.m. View Comments
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    Ran Out of Talent: Episode 86
     On this episode of Ran Out of Talent, Joe and Ryan cover local race results, they talk about the new Agama prototype, and Ryan announces that he will be departing from the show in 2022.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 12:57 p.m. View Comments

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    Thunder Alley Laps With Maifield and Rivkin [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake grabbed some footage of Ryan Maifield and Spencer Rivkin running laps at Thunder Alley Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 12:51 p.m. View Comments
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    New Monaco RC BR1-X4 Servo
     After refining the popular BR1-T4WC, Monaco RC are happy to present the new BR1-X4 servo.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 12:13 p.m. View Comments
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    New Ruddog Cup 23T 3-Slot Brushed Motor
     Ruddog Product's 23 turn 3 slot Cup Motor is an ideal low-budget choice for endurance or club racing.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 12:03 p.m. View Comments
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    Maifield and Evans Tie at JConcepts West Coast Nationals
     The first JConcepts West Coast Carpet Championship presented by Joe Pillars was held at PDX RC Underground this weekend in Portland Oregon. Find out how it all went down here.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 11:56 a.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Dotek Drag Rear Bashing Tire
     Dotek by JConcepts is the latest wide-body, treaded tire built specifically for RC Drag Racing and Bashing.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 2:18 p.m. View Comments
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    New Mugen Seiki MTC2 Active Shock Towers
     This completely new concept Mugen Seiki MTC2 shock tower eliminates the resistance from the shock absorber when the suspension is lowered, dramatically improving stability when driving in the bumps on the track, or on the curbs in the corner.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 5, 2021, 1:09 p.m. View Comments
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    New Nathobuilds XB2 Option Parts
     Nathobuilds has released two more chassis weights and a carbon wing riser for the XB2.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 4, 2021, 10:02 a.m. View Comments
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    2022 DNC Early Entry Discount
     Early entries are open for the 2022 Dirt Nitro Challenge and can be found at a discount for a limited time.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 4, 2021, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

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    The Bring The Heat Race Returns
     he Saratoga-Flowood R/C family have taken R/C racing outside, and will host the rebirth of "Mississippi 's Hottest Off-Road R/C Race of the Year", Bring The Heat, Oct 29-31, 2021!
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 4, 2021, 10:15 a.m. View Comments
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    2021 1/12th Scale Italian Championships Round 4 Results
     The 4th and final round of the 2021 Italian Championships for 12th scale classes took place in RC Landia (Scandiano) this past weekend. Click here to find the results for GT12 and LMP Modified.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 4, 2021, 10:29 a.m. View Comments
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    2021 Schumacher Outdoor Off-Road Masters Final Results
     This past weekend was the fifth and final round of the fantastic SOOM series 2021, check out the final round results and the series results here.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 1, 2021, 9:53 a.m. View Comments
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    New Speedzone RC Shorty LiPo Packs
     Speedzone RC has released new 1S and 2S shorty packs for competition racing applications.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 1, 2021, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

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    New Reds Racing Flywheel Puller and Glow Plug Wrench
     Reds Racing has released a new flywheel puller and glow plug multi-wrench for nitro enthusiasts.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 1, 2021, 9:43 a.m. View Comments
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    The Unprofessionals: The 2021 United States Ebuggy Ranking List
     We decided to take the time to compile a list of just 2021 Ebuggy main events in the United States to rank the drivers this year, check it out here.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 21, 2021, 1:38 p.m. View Comments
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    New Ruddog 550 Brushed Crawler Motors
     Made for all crawler enthusiast are the RUDDOG Crawler brushed motors. The popular 5-slot 550-size crawler motors are now available in three additional turn ratings 14T, 16T and 20T.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 30, 2021, 9:40 a.m. View Comments
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    New J&T Bearing Co. Servos
     J&T Bearing Co's new line of 1/8 servos will drop this December along with their line of batteries.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 30, 2021, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

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    New Tekno NB48 2.0 Air Filters
     Tekno RC is happy to announce the release of a new air filter for the successful NB48 2.0 Nitro Buggy.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 29, 2021, 11:42 a.m. View Comments
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    New 1up Racing Premium Shock O-Rings
     Get incredibly smooth shock action and lifespan with 1up Racing Premium Shock X-Rings.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 29, 2021, 2:50 p.m. View Comments
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    2021 French 1/10th Scale Nationals Results
     This weekend was the last round of the French championship in Fenouillet. Ben Mohamed Noha swept both 2wd and 4wd on the weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 29, 2021, 10:47 a.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [9/22 - 9/29]
     September has had a consistent weekly entry amount of 9,500+ in our Livetime System. Check out what racers were racing this week. #IndustryAnayltics
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 13, 2021, 12:03 p.m. View Comments

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