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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
    2024 USIC Rising Star Program Awards
     The USIC Rising Star program started in 2019 to help racers get an edge with a full upgrade of equipment. Check out the 2024 winners and what they received.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2024, 4:51 p.m. View Comments
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    New RC Discharger 12V Power Supply Option
     This compact power supply is engineered to fit seamlessly under your Regenerative Discharger V2, providing reliable power to essential accessories like tire warmers, diff checkers, and more.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2024, 4:36 p.m. View Comments
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    Batlle Signs With Sworkz
     Sworkz are very excited to announce Robert Batlle as their new International Team Manager and Brand Ambassador.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2024, 7:52 p.m. View Comments
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    New OS Engines B2105 Ongaro WC Edition
     This OS Engines B2105 Ongaro WC Edition is a world championship model commemorating Davide Ongaro’s 1/8 off-road buggy world championship victory.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2024, 8:14 p.m. View Comments

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    Schumacher RC and Lee Martin Part Ways
     Lee Martin has announced on social media that he will not be continuing with Schumacher Racing following the end of this year.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2024, 8:25 p.m. View Comments
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    AMain Hobbies Cyber Monday Sale
     The savings opportunities will continue at AMain Hobbies throughout Cyber Monday with discounts on more than 20,000 products storewide.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2024, 8:36 p.m. View Comments
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    Schimmel and Sutherland Leave TLR
     Both Brennan Schimmel and Nate Sutherland announced yesterday that they will not be returning to TLR for 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 29, 2024, 8:39 p.m. View Comments
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    Robert Batlle Announces Mayako Departure
     Robert Batlle announced today that he will not be returning to Mayako for the 2025 season.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 29, 2024, 8:47 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Yokomo SO3.0 2wd Off-Road Buggy Kit
     The Yokomo SO series of 2WD off-road vehicles, which has been well received by users of competition-oriented off-road vehicles, has evolved into the 3.0 model.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 29, 2024, 8:54 p.m. View Comments
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    New TZO Tires 200 Tread Pattern
     The new TZO Tires 1/8 off-road tire, named “200”, is designed for high-grip tracks as well tracks with some loam on the surface.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2024, 5:05 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated RC10 Team Car Gold Edition
     Originally released back in 1990, the RC10 Team Car was an upgraded version of the base model RC10 Championship Edition (6011), which was also released that same year.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2024, 10:13 p.m. View Comments
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    New 1up Racing Foam Insert Cutting Jig
     Introducing the 1up Racing Foam Pro Cutting Jig for 1/10 Buggy. A first of its kind, the Foam Pro offers racers a precise and efficient tool for cutting open cell rear buggy foams with 2mm increment adjustments from 28-38mm.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2024, 10:20 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Whippits and Rippits 2.2" Dirt Oval Tires
     Built on the industry standard, 2.2” bead size carcass, the Whippits and Rippits are fresh from the JConcepts design team.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2024, 4:03 p.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [11/19 - 11/26]
     Winter racing continues to climb in the #LiveTimeScoring system as entries were over 17,000 this past week. Find what people were racing here! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2024, 9:07 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Razor Polycarbonate Pre-Cut Wing
     The Razor polycarbonate pre-trimmed wing features a brand-new design mimicking the injection molded Razor as closely as possible.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2024, 3:33 p.m. View Comments
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    2024 Amain Hobbies Black Friday Extravaganza
     It’s the holiday season, the most exciting time of the year, and this year’s Black Friday Extravaganza is going to be AMain Hobbies’ biggest ever.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2024, 4:15 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Associated Hoonigan SR7 Roller
     NEW from Team Associated, the officially licensed Hoonigan Ford Motor Company Hoonicorn Mustang SR7 Roller.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2024, 3:42 p.m. View Comments
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    New Avid RC Diff Fluid Options
     Avid RC was asked by customers to fill in the gaps and have added 40k, 60k,70k, 80k, and 90k to their lineup of silicone diff oils, certified and laboratory-tested by Ultimate Racing.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2024, 3:27 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Fuel Bottle Modifications With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to explain how he modifies his fuel bottles for more consistent use.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2024, 3:50 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 JConcepts Offroad Jam Announcement
     The highly anticipated Offroad JAM, presented by JConcepts, is set to return to Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri, on January 17-19, 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2024, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

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    New Tekno RC ET48 2.2 1/8th Electric Truck Kit
     Tekno RC is proud to announce the release of the highly anticipated ET48 2.2, the latest evolution in their 1/8th scale electric truggy lineup.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2024, 3:56 p.m. View Comments
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    2024 LiveTime Black Friday Sale
     LiveTime has their annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale going on from now through Monday at 11:59pm.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2024, 9:01 p.m. View Comments
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    Southern PA RC Championship Series Announcement
     SPARC are on a quest to find out who is the champion in Southeastern PA so they put together the Southeastern PA RC (SPARC for short) Championship Series!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 25, 2024, 4:31 p.m. View Comments
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    New Redcat Racing Classic SixThree Edition LowRider
     The Redcat Classic SixtyThree Edition Chevrolet Impala SS is a fully functional hopping Lowrider that is based off the beloved 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS 2-door hardtop and is ready-to-run, complete with a six channel radio, battery and charger.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 25, 2024, 4:37 p.m. View Comments

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    New Flash Point RC MSB1 Lower Shock Mount Set
     This is the Flash Point R/C MSB1 1//10 2WD Buggy Rear Aluminum Lower Shock Mount Set.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 25, 2024, 4:45 p.m. View Comments
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    New Avid RC Steel Deep Hex Engine Screws
     The Avid Steel Deep Hex Engine Screws are 10mm long and have deep 2.5mm hexes to help keep your screws from stripping when using a ball end.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 25, 2024, 4:56 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Relapse 1/8th Buggy Pre-Mounts
     The Relapse, now available as pre-mounted, is a tire derived from research and development put into tires such as the Detox and Rehab.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 25, 2024, 4:49 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Arina 1/8th Buggy Pre-Mount
     Look for the Arina to make its way to race events and podium finishes around the world thanks to its design, compound, and dependable pre-mounting.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 25, 2024, 4:59 p.m. View Comments

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    New SCX24 2004 Jeep LJ Body
     Pro-Line's officially licensed rendition takes performance to the next level featuring a pinched front and rear and exceptional approach and departure angles. Perfectly proportioned for the SCX24.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing 2004 Jeep LJ 12.3" Crawler Body
     Pro-Line is proud to offer the unicorn of Wranglers, the venerated LJ. Known for its offroad prowess due to an extended wheelbase over the standard Wrangler, link suspension from the factory, indestructible 4.0L I6, and lightweight.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2024, 3:39 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts B7 Axles and -2mm Shock Towers
     Development is always ongoing in the hands of racers looking to shave tenths of a second off their lap-times. The latest trend involves a lower shock position with -2mm shock towers.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2024, 8:15 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing Bash Armor Kraton 1956 F-100 Body
     This is a Pre-Cut 1956 Ford F-100 Bash Armor Black Body for Kraton 8S.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2024, 4:08 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts B7 Bulkheads and Weight Plates
     JConcepts has released new durability increased B7 front bulkheads as well as different steel weight plate options.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2024, 7:50 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts B7 Hard Anodized Black Chassis Options
     The popularity of the RC10B7 | RC10B7D has driven the crew at the Speed Shop in Groveland, Florida to design and deliver a new chassis for one of the hottest vehicles in the 1:10th off-road segment.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2024, 8:26 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Berton Returns to Kyosho
     Riccardo Berton has rejoined the Kyosho team for the 2025 racing season.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2024, 3:54 p.m. View Comments
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    2024 Florida Carpet Championships Podiums
     Check out all of the podiums from the Florida Carpet Championships held this past weekend at Beachline Raceway,.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 20, 2024, 5:48 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Large Scale Animals Pre-Mounts
     One of the best ways to sling the dirt and sand is with the new Animal tire by JConcepts. The perfect tire to fit vehicles such as the X-Maxx, and XRT is 1:1 inspired to provide best in class looks and performance.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2024, 4:03 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing Arrma 3S Carbon Shock Tower Braces
     Pro-Line has Carbon Fiber Shock Tower Braces to strengthen the stock shock towers and add rigidity and performance for your 3S Arrma power.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2024, 4:20 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing Menace HP Belted Pro-Loc X-Maxx Tire/Wheel Combo
     Pro-Line has taken our belted tire & wheel combination for X-MAXX to the next level with their highest-performance street tire ever: The Menace HP mounted on Impulse 4.3" Pro-Loc Wheels!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2024, 3:59 p.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics Weekly Stats [11/13 - 11/20]
     Weekly entries continue to climb as winter begins, over 16,000 entries were categorized in the #LiveTimeScoring system with almost 1/3rd of racers taking part of 1/10th scale off-road racing! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2024, 4:19 p.m. View Comments

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