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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
    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [7/10 - 7/17]
     Entries have jumped to just under 14,000 in the #LivetimeScoringSystem for the last week, for the first time all year the dirt oval segment leads the entry counts. #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks July 24, 2024, 4:58 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Drop Step Stadium Truck Tire
     Designed in the industry standard 2.2” bead mounting size for stadium trucks, the Drop Step is very versatile and has shown to work in many artificial conditions.
    Tyler Hooks July 17, 2024, 4:39 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    One-Off Mini Losi Drag Chevelle
     Youtube user 'Mini Nitro RC' has shared with us their Mini Losi Chevelle Drag Car which was converted with a nitro engine as well as a working parachute. Check it out here!
    Tyler Hooks July 17, 2024, 4:30 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ronnefalk No Longer Working With Bertin
     David Ronnefalk has announced via social media this week that he will no longer be working with Adrien Bertin from this point forward.
    Tyler Hooks July 17, 2024, 10:01 p.m. View Comments

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    New McAllister Racing Velocity Sprint Car Body
     McAllister Racing has worked with Team Velocity R/C to create a sprint car body tailored to the aero needs and specific shapes required to hit the ground running in a VS-L or VS-A.
    Tyler Hooks July 17, 2024, 9:46 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Revolution Designs XB2'24 Aluminum Steering Plate and Bellcranks
     The Revolution Design Racing Products XB2 2024 Bellcrank Set and XB2 2024 Steering Plate are premium tuning parts specifically designed for the Xray XB2 2024 and XT2 2024.
    Tyler Hooks July 17, 2024, 4:54 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Lens Bodies Levante 1/8th Buggy Body
     Lens Bodies is proud to present ‘Levante’ which is their first 1/8 off road body for both Nitro and Electric buggy classes!
    Tyler Hooks July 16, 2024, 8:49 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Klinik RC July Releases
     Klinik RC has released some new titanium parts as well as drill tools.
    Tyler Hooks July 16, 2024, 8:34 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Team Xray Medium Composite X4 Hubs
     Team Xray is ready to release a precision-molded medium composite hub for X4 platform.
    Tyler Hooks July 16, 2024, 8:28 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Factory Team B7 Parts and Upgrades
     Add some bling while further improving the durability of your RC10B7 with the new 7075-T6 one-piece Factory Team Servo Mounts, Motor Mounts, and +2mm Ballstud Mounts.
    Tyler Hooks July 16, 2024, 8:39 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    HRCR Gas Truck Nationals Video With The Drake
     Meet a few of the racers from the first running of The Drake Gas Truck Nationals at HRCR in Hayden, Idaho!
    Tyler Hooks July 16, 2024, 8:14 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    MBX8R Eco Raised Body Mount Mod With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake explains how to raise the body on your MBX8R Eco to get more clearance for larger 4S batteries.
    Tyler Hooks July 16, 2024, 8:43 p.m. View Comments

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    New Infinity IF18-3 Stainless Battery Plate
     The Infinity IF18-3 stainless steel material battery tray offers supple flex characteristics while adding extra weight for improved stability on high grip surfaces.
    Tyler Hooks July 16, 2024, 8:24 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2024 Asian Buggy Championships R3 Results
     Check out the official Sunday report from the 3rd round of the 2024 Asian Buggy Championships hosted by Pine Hills Dirt Racing.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 14, 2024, 5:01 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    IFMAR Announces 1/10th IC Worlds Venue Change
     IFMAR has made the announcement that 'Huge RC Facility' in Bangkok will host the 1/10th IC Worlds later this year.
    Tyler Hooks July 15, 2024, 5:56 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts 5.25" Ruptures and The Hold Crawler Tires
     The JConcepts Ruptures and The Hold for class 3 vehicles are extremely tacky yet versatile tires that crawling drivers lust for.
    Tyler Hooks July 15, 2024, 5:31 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Team Associated DC10 Drift Car Kit
     From camber, caster, and kingpin inclination (KPI), to motor and battery position, the Team Associated DC10 1:10 RWD Competition Drift Kit has it all!
    Tyler Hooks July 15, 2024, 5:37 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    EcoPower July Tool Drop #2
     EcoPower is continuing their July new product release extravaganza with several brand-new tools, cutting, and sanding accessories.
    Tyler Hooks July 15, 2024, 6:03 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Revolution Designs Team Hat
     The Revolution Design Race Team Hat is the perfect accessory for all RC racing enthusiasts and fans of the Revolution Design Race Team.
    Tyler Hooks July 12, 2024, 7:27 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Excelerate RC Prodigy 12 1/12th Scale Kit Teaser
     Check out the first teaser image of the forth coming Prodigy 1/12th scale kit from Excelerate RC.
    Tyler Hooks July 12, 2024, 8:04 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Mon-Tech Racing SBS Body Spacers
     The Mon-Tech Racing SBS spacers are an innovative accessory that eliminates unwanted noise and vibrations for a smoother, more enjoyable ride.
    Tyler Hooks July 12, 2024, 7:47 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New WIRC GT4R-1 1/8th GT Kit
     The WIRC GT4R-1 scale 1/8 WD GT Nitro Car is engineered for high performance and precision.
    Tyler Hooks July 12, 2024, 8:10 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Whitz Racing 40mm Fan Colors
     Whitz Racing is proud to introduce our latest product offerings under the #FlyTheW Banner; The #WhitzRacing #HyperCool 40MM Fan in Multiple Color Options.
    Tyler Hooks July 12, 2024, 7:56 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New EcoPower Tool Sets
     Kicking off the July ECP new product extravaganza is a trio of tool sets that allow RC enthusiast to wrench on their vehicles with high-quality, durable tools at a very affordable price.
    Tyler Hooks July 11, 2024, 7:41 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Kouki Kato Joins Infinity
     Kouki Kato has announced via social media that he will be racing for Team Infinity in the 1/8th scale off-road classes.
    Tyler Hooks July 11, 2024, 7:37 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Change Petition for Canton, Georgia RC Track
     Locals in Canton, Georgia have created a Change.org page to attempt to add an rc track to the area.
    Tyler Hooks July 11, 2024, 7:48 p.m. View Comments
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    FEMCA 2024 Large Scale Championships Announcement
     New South Wales Radio Controlled Racing Car Club Inc has announced the inaugural running of the 1:5 Large Scale FEMCA International at the John Grant Raceway in Sydney on October 23rd to 27th.
    Tyler Hooks July 11, 2024, 7:29 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Xray X4 Extra Soft Upper Arms
     The Team Xray X4 extra soft arm with thinner carbon generates more mechanical traction of the car and improves side traction.
    Tyler Hooks July 11, 2024, 7:11 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Spektrum RC IXSR 6-Channel DSMR Surface Transmitter
     The Spektrum iXSR offers the best features and capabilities for accomplished drivers who handle the most advanced, high-performance vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks July 11, 2024, 7:22 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Sledge/Kraton 6S Magma and Choppers Tires
     The JConcepts Magma and Choppers tires on Shuttle Wheels are finally available in a size for the Traxxas Sledge and Arrma Keaton 6S.
    Tyler Hooks July 10, 2024, 5:41 p.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [7/3 - 7/10]
     This week's #IndustryAnalytics shows where racers were racing even with the United States 4th of July holiday in the #LivetimeScoring system!
    Tyler Hooks July 17, 2024, 10:06 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    IFMAR Announces Two Worlds Event Cancellations
     IFMAR has announced in the past week that the 1/10th scale nitro on-road worlds in Costa Rica were cancelled due to venue restrictions, and the 1/5th scale on-road worlds in Australia were cancelled due to attendance.
    Tyler Hooks July 31, 2024, 2:17 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New JConcepts Silent Speed 540 35T Brushed Motor
     The Silent Speed brushed motor by JConcepts is the perfect complement to scale | trail drivers looking for drive-able and rebuild-able power.
    Tyler Hooks July 9, 2024, 6:51 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    David Todd Crowned 2024 Euros B Champion
     David Todd is the EFRA 2024 Euro B 1/8th Off-Road Champion after a long battle with Manuel Iniesta and Hugo Ibanez in the main final.
    Tyler Hooks July 9, 2024, 7:34 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Lugz Racing Carpet Tires Coming Soon
     Lugz Racing is excited to announce their new 10th scale front & rear carpet tires, made for 2wd & 4wd buggies.
    Tyler Hooks July 9, 2024, 7:07 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Factory Team B7 Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Battery Holder
     This Factory Team set replaces the plastic kit parts with carbon fiber and blue anodized aluminum battery holder parts for a factory look.
    Tyler Hooks July 9, 2024, 7:01 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2024 ACI Sport Italian TC National R2 Results
     Check out the podiums and results from the 2nd round of the ACI Sport Italian Touring Nationals hosted by ASD Minicar Lucca.
    Tyler Hooks July 9, 2024, 6:40 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Tekno RC NB48 2.2 Nitro Buggy Kit
     Tekno RC is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated NB48 2.2 nitro buggy, the latest evolution in our line of 1/8th scale race vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks July 9, 2024, 6:47 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New VP-Pro TLR Offset 1/10th Scale Wheels
     Following the recent AE offset version wheel release, VP-Pro is excited to add a TLR offset version of their 1/10 wheels.
    Tyler Hooks July 9, 2024, 6:32 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts RC8B4.1 Fin Titanium Turnbuckles
     JConcepts is Titanium with the introduction of the Fin turnbuckle sets for the RC8B4.1 designed specifically for style, durability, and performance.
    Tyler Hooks July 9, 2024, 7:19 p.m. View Comments

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