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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
    Jones Returns to Schumacher RC
     Schumacher Racing would like to welcome Tyler Jones back to the team!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 15, 2023, 9:37 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Hot Race Tires Announces Amain Hobbies as Official USA Distributor
     Hotrace is really happy to announce that that starting from 1st of January 2024 AMain Hobbies will be official USA off-road distributor.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 15, 2023, 1:45 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Heckert Announces Sworkz Departure
     Spencer Heckert announced via social media this morning that he will no longer be racing for Sworkz in 2024.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 15, 2023, 1:54 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New WMH Racing Car Stands
     WMH Racing has released an on-road as well as an off-road car stand designed for most 1/10th and 1/12th scale classes.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 13, 2023, 5:56 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Team Associated Reflex 14MT Livery
     Team Associated's 1:14 scale Reflex 14MT 4WD electric monster truck comes out of the box assembled and ready-to-run.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 13, 2023, 6:02 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Reedy Sonic SP5 Euro Spec
     Reedy's all-new Sonic SP5 Euro-spec stock motors are now available! Due to slight difference between European and US rules, a small change to the factory build sheet is required.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 13, 2023, 5:47 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics Weekly Stats [12/6 - 12/13]
     As the year comes closer to ending, the #LivetimeScoringSystem is still boasting over 15,000 weekly entries. Check out what everyone raced last week. #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 20, 2023, 8:22 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New RC One LiHv Batteries
     RC One Racing is extremely excited to release their new 2s LiHV shorty racing batteries in two versions.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 13, 2023, 6:09 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2023 Absolute Hobbyz Holiday Sale
     Find all the deals Absolute Hobbyz has to offer during the 2023 Holiday Sale.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 13, 2023, 5:41 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New 2024 ProTek RC Winter Apparel
     Keep warm in the pits and on the drivers stand this winter racing season with the 2024 ProTek RC Hoodie and Beanie.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 13, 2023, 6:17 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Stage Killah 1/10th Competition Crawler Body
     JConcepts has updated and recreated one of the classics in the line-up by re-introducing the Stage Killah body. The sharply tuned shell wraps the chassis of competition trucks like the Axial SCX Pro and other competition crawlers like a glove.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2023, 6:07 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Stage Killah 1/24th Scale Crawler Body
     JConcepts has updated and recreated one of the classics in the line-up by re-introducing the Stage Killah body and shrinking to 1/24th scale.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2023, 6:25 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    The Drake Talks MBX8R Fuel Tank Guards [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about the carbon fiber fuel tank guard for the MXB8R and why he uses it.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2023, 6:20 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Avid RC In-Between Weight Silicone Oils
     Avid RC have added to their extremely popular Silicone Oil Line with the highly requested “In Betweens.”
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2023, 6:34 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Associated RC8B4.1e 1/8th Electric Buggy
     The next evolution of the RC8B4 eBuggy is upon us. Team Associated engineers sought to lower the CG and weight and improve handling on un-groomed outdoor tracks.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2023, 6:30 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    PDX Underground Just Downside It Video Series: Scotty Ernst
     The PDX Underground 'Just Downside It' video series features interviews with industry representatives on a variety of topics. This week Kevin Focht caught up with Scotty Ernst at the US Off-Road Carpet Championships!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2023, 6:03 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Team Associated RC8B4.1 Nitro Buggy Kit
     The next evolution of the 2022 IFMAR World Champion-winning RC8B4 is upon us. Team Associated engineers sought to lower the CG, reduce weight, and improve handling on un-groomed outdoor tracks.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2023, 6:16 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New ProTek RC 2S 4400mah ULCG Shorty Pack
     ProTek RC is announcing the release of their newest addition to the PTK battery line, a 2S 130C 4400mAh shorty pack.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2023, 6:39 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Greiner Back With Serpent RC
     Serpent has announced today that they are teaming up with Dominic Greiner for 1/10th scale electric on-road racing.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2023, 8:24 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Rodewald Signs With Power HD
     Power HD has announced the signing of Sven Rodewald from Germany, who is among the top drivers in large scale racing.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2023, 8:17 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Bittydesign Mini-Z Body Options
     Bittydesign has released the ARES-1, CA45, and Eptron bodies with style & performance for the Mini-Z category.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2023, 8:42 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New T-Saxo Vintage F1 Body
     Following the release of their classic car body for MF-1-200, T-Saxo has also launched a new one for the F1-180-V4.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2023, 8:09 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Orlowski and Machler Crowned World Champions
     This past weekend IFMAR crowned two 1/12th scale world champions at Beachline RC Raceway. Michal Orlowski grabbed the Modified win with Max Machler taking the win in the Spec class.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 16, 2024, 11:08 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Mirage SS RC10 Body Re-Release
     JConcepts has resurrected this world special edition Mirage RC10 body (WSE) and is now available to complete those signature builds.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2023, 8:38 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Help Save River City Raceway From Arson Damage
     Help save River City Raceway from an unfortunate arson situation. Find all the information here.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2023, 8:30 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Matrix Tires Signs Renaud Savoya
     Matrix Tires has announced that they have signed Renaud Savoya for the 2024 season.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 7, 2023, 5:54 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Sparko Racing F8E Electric Buggy Trailer [VIDEO]
     Sparko Racing has released a teaser video for their upcoming F8E 1/8th Ebuggy.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 7, 2023, 5:41 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2024 JConcepts INS Finals Report
     The 2023 INS series is complete! The team traveled to Hobby Action raceway for the finals this past weekend with over 250 entries racing for a chance at an overall INS title. Find the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 7, 2023, 6:03 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Drake Dominates 2023 Palm Desert Toys for Tots
     This past weekend Mugen/JConcepts driver Adam Drake and his wife Ronda hosted the 19th Annual Toys For Tots Race at The Drake Raceway in Palm Desert, CA.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 7, 2023, 5:29 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts 2wd Wide Pin Swag and Fuzz Bite
     Introducing the pre-mounted Fuzz Bite and Pin Swag in a wide body carcass, the 2wd front pin tire was designed into radius positioning to enhance the drive on a range of surfaces.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 7, 2023, 5:25 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Ielasi Tuned 1/8th Electronics
     Ielasi Tuned has announced new 1/8th electronics with a new speed control and motor for off-road buggy and on-road GT racing.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 7, 2023, 5:34 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New VRP XV4 Pistons
     VRP has released new XV4 pistons which allow for even more rebound speed options.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 7, 2023, 5:49 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New JConcepts Aqua Compound Smoothie 2.0 and Thick Sidewall Front Tires
     JConcepts has released their popular Smoothie 2.0 tires in the Aqua compound as well as offering thicker sidewall front tires for 2wd and 4wd buggies.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 7, 2023, 5:45 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    ROAR Removes Reedy SP5 25.5 From Approved Motor List
     After an investigation and obtaining samples from three separate hobby stores, ROAR has found that some Reedy SP5 25.5 motors do not meet the minimum stator stack length requirement of 19.7 mm (Rule #11.3.7.5).
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2023, 4:59 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    WMH Racing 550 (4 Pole) Load Tester
     The WMH Racing 550 Load Master is a device to be used with a motor analyzer to measure how your motor would work in real world conditions (like when it's on the track).
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2023, 4:54 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics Weekly Stats [11/29 - 12/6]
     RC Racing is continuing to climb as we move into December with over 16,000 entries in the past week for this week's #IndustryAnalytics.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 13, 2023, 6:22 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New JConcepts F2 Low Profile Short Course Body
     The F2 body for SCT trucks is the latest body for Short Course racing and bashing by JConcepts.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2023, 5:02 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Diaz Dominates the 2023 Mexican PNWC Regionals
     The first PNWC Mexican Regionals were held at the HobbyShop.MX track located in the State of Mexico. Find the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2023, 4:49 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Ghost, Friction and Noise Reducing Grease
     JConcepts, together with RM2 brings friction and noise reducing gear grease to the line-up. The competition starts in the pits during rebuilds, freshening a car or simply building a new kit.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2023, 4:42 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Drake Talks The Futaba T10PX US Limited Edition Radio [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about his favorite things about the new Futaba T10PX US Limited Edition radio.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2023, 3:26 p.m. View Comments

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