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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
    ESC Turbo Tuning With The Drake [VIDEO]
     The Drake took some time this week to explain how he sets his turbo setting on Hobbywing ESCs.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2024, 5:03 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray Delta 2C Carpet 2wd Buggy Body
     The Delta Carpet version of the new Team Xray XB2 body is designed for higher traction conditions. The Delta profile improves the stability and corner speed without rolling too much.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2024, 5:25 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Warlord Tucked 1/10th Crawler Body
     JConcepts continues to build crawler body options with the addition of the Warlord designed for 12.3” wheelbase vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 19, 2024, 5:16 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ryan Harris Short Shock Vision Racing ST Build [VIDEO]
     Ryan Harris took some time this week to walk through his TLR stadium truck converted with a Vision Racing Chassis and shorter shocks, find all the information here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 19, 2024, 6:04 p.m. View Comments

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    New Moto-Obscura B7 Chassis Weights
     Moto-Obscura is branching into the modern racing market with their newest release for the Associated B7 platform. These chassis weight plates come in two different shapes:
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 19, 2024, 5:41 p.m. View Comments
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    New Bittydesign Rock1 1/10th Scale Rock Crawler Body
     𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Vanquish Products, Bittydesign was 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 19, 2024, 5:29 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Infinity IF18-3 February 2024 Option Parts Release
     Infinity has released a new swing shaft, rear post set, chassis stiffeners, and spur gear options for the IF18-3.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 19, 2024, 5:49 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Warlord Tucked Cab Only Body
     JConcepts continues to build crawler body options with the addition of the Warlord cab only designed for 12.3” wheelbase vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 19, 2024, 5:56 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Pro-Line Racing 1997 Dodge Dakota Crawler Body
     Introducing the fully licensed Pro-Line Racing 1997 Dodge Dakota Clear Body for 12.3" Wheelbase Crawlers!.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m. View Comments
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    New R1 Wurks Titanium M3 Locknuts
     R1 Wurks is proud to introduce into their premium hardware line Titanium M3 locknuts in two color options.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2024, 2:54 p.m. View Comments
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    New Protoform 1970 Plymouth Barracuda VTA Body
     PROTOform is once again throwing it back to the glory days of American road racing with the latest entry in our line of bodies for Vintage Trans-Am racing: the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2024, 2:12 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing 1/10th Scale Sector Bodies
     The Pro-Line Racing Sector lineup of 1/10 buggy race bodies features a ground-up redesign to optimize the handling of your buggy in the trickiest of track conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2024, 2:07 p.m. View Comments

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    New Donathen RC Custom Pit Boards
     Donathen RC would like to announce a new product in the form of Custom Pit Boards.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2024, 2:24 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2024 ROAR 1/10th Dirt Off-Road Nationals Entry Announcement
     Entries for the ROAR 10th scale off road nationals go live Wednesday February 21st at 8pm eastern.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2024, 2:48 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing Air Force 7" Wing
     The finishing touch of the new body release is Pro-Line Racing's all-new Air Force 7" wing. Every Sector body includes two Air Force 7" wings, but you can also purchase them separately in conveniently pre-cut 2-packs.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2024, 2:19 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Xray 3D Printed X4 Front Bumper
     The Team Xray X4 rubber 3D printed bumper is exceptionally light as well as durable.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2024, 2:36 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New RC Lyfe 22T 5.0 LowRider Conversion
     The RCLYFE 22T LowRider Conversion kit (#RCL066) is designed to get the best performance, and handling out of your 22T.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2024, 2:02 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2024 RCOL Dirt Challenge Announcement
     The RCOL Dirt Challenge will be held at Big Dog RC on 2/25/2024, find the flyer here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2024, 2:42 p.m. View Comments
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    Justin Haley's Darkhorse Race Club Class Rules List
     Darkhorse Race Club is proud to release the 2024 classes for their inaugural season. The schedule will be released soon, as they are still figuring out the best timeline.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2024, 2:43 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [2/7 - 2/14]
     #ValentinesDay #IndustryAnalytics shows that RC racers are loving racing with over 17,500 entries in the last week!
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 28, 2024, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

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    Kyosho Re-Release Raffle For Cancer Council Australia
     A raffle is taking place currently for a Kyosho Optima Mid Re-Release signed by Joel Johnson with the proceeds going to Cancer Council Australia. Find all the information here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2024, 12:54 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Hudy Titanium Ball-Studs
     Hudy has released new titanium ball studs, ultra-precision and hand ground for high durability and long life.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2024, 1:05 p.m. View Comments
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    Top25RC Rankings Following Montpellier GP 2024
     Here are the updated Top25RC driver rankings following the 2024 Montpellier GP.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2024, 1:41 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Avid RC B7 Chassis Protector
     Avid RC has released a new chassis protector for the Team Associated B7.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2024, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    The Charlie Show: HW Tuning Updates With Gonzales and Rivkin [VIDEO]
     This week on The Charlie Show, Charlie caught up with Matthew Gonzales and Spencer Rivkin to talk tuning tips with the Hobbywing Speed Controls.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2024, 3:44 p.m. View Comments
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    2024 JConcepts INS Winter Indoor Nationals Report
     This past weekend the JConcepts Travel Team headed to Trackside Hobbies and Raceway for the 2024 INS Winter Indoor Nationals. Find the full team report here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2024, 1:37 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New RC Lyfe B7 Battery Retention System
     RC Lyfe has released the ultimate battery retention system for the Team Associated B7 Platform.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2024, 1:19 p.m. View Comments
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    New Avid RC Ringer B7 Titanium Turnbuckles
     The Avid B7 Ringer Titanium Turnbuckle Set is Avid's first dip into the turnbuckle market.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2024, 5:51 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Under The Hood With Adam Drake: MBX8R [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake shared an under the hood of his MXB8R this week.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2024, 4:38 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2024 ROAR Region 11 Carpet Off-Road Championships
     ROAR Region 11 is proud to announce that the 2024 Carpet Off-road Regional Championship will be held June 7-9 at PDX RC Underground.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 28, 2024, 9:30 a.m. View Comments
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    2024 HobbyTown HobbyPlex Spring and Summer Racing Events
     The HobbyTown HobbyPlex in Omaha, Nebraska celebrates it's 20 year anniversary with release of its flagship Spring and Summer events.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2024, 4:59 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2024 Montpellier GP Podium Results
     Riccardo Berton took the win at the 2024 Montpellier GP ahead of Juan Carlos Canas and Davide Ongaro.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2024, 5:27 p.m. View Comments

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    New Xray X10/X12 Aluminum Suspension Balls
     Team Xray has released new aluminum suspension balls for the X10/X12 pan cars.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2024, 4:48 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Motowhips Oil-Slick Style Exhaust Coating
     Available now from Motowhips, Oil-Slick style coatings for Nitro Vehicle Exhausts. Coating can be applied to one piece pipes as well as the usual two piece pipes.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2024, 5:05 p.m. View Comments
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    New Reedy Wolfpack 2S 5400mah RTR Pack
     Back by popular demand! Reedy's WolfPack 5400mAh 35C 2S is the ideal upgrade for your favorite single or dual battery RC car or truck.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2024, 5:14 p.m. View Comments
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    2024 Ohio State Oval Championships Results
     Check out the results from the 2024 Ohio State Oval Championships sponsored by Carpys.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2024, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    23/24 XRS Slovakia Round 5 Results
     Team Xray has shared the XRS Slovakia Round 5 results from the Hudy Arena.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2024, 4:41 p.m. View Comments
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    New Lugz RC Hard Front 2.2 2wd and 4wd Inserts
     Lugz RC is excited to announce their new XTRA Hard high volume 2wd/4wd front 10th scale inserts.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2024, 5:12 p.m. View Comments
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    New ProTek RC Samurai RM.1 Nitro Engine
     The new ProTek RC Samurai RM.1 Maifield Edition 3-Port .21 Competition Nitro Engine is now available for pre-sale purchase on AMainHobbies.com.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2024, 5:27 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray X4F 2mm Aluminum Flex Chassis
     The Team Xray X4F 2mm aluminum flex chassis is recommended for high traction carpet tracks.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2024, 5:20 p.m. View Comments

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