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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
    New Redcat Danchee RidgeRun Brushed Crawler
     The Danchee Ridgerunner is a ready-to-run 1:10 scale rock crawler with many high end features not normally found at this affordable price point and is designed to provide enthusiasts with a rewarding rock crawler experience that doesn't break the ban
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2023, 3:53 p.m. View Comments
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    New Core RC Professional Greases
     New from CORE RC are these two Professional greases. A fantastic addition to the CORE RC grease range.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2023, 3:30 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity IF18-III 1/8th On-Road Kit
     The new “IF18-3” was designed based on data from INFINITY team drivers active all around the world and introduced by them during the 2023 World championships.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2023, 3:35 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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    New JConcepts Fling Kings 2.6" MT Tires
     The gnarliest off-road tire is now available for 2.6” wheel monster trucks. The Fling King created for its popularity in the mud racing game makes an incredibly good tire for the large trucks.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2023, 3:58 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    D&J Raceway All Star Toys for Tots Event Announcement
     D&J Raceway is holding their toys for tots event on Saturday 9th while also hosting an all star event for local drivers to come try RC.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2023, 3:20 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Element IFS2 Independent Suspension Kit
     With zero bump steer, increased suspension travel, linear slider steering rack, improved ground clearance and approach angles on front arms and skid plates, the IFS2 is a huge improvement in both performance and scale looks.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2023, 3:45 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Factory Team Diff Decoder 1/8th Wheel Adapter
     To enhance the Diff Decoder's tuning capabilities in 1:8 off-road vehicles, Factory Team is proud to introduce a 17mm wheel hex adapter.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2023, 4:08 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Avid RC X4 Titanium Pivot Balls
     Avid Titanium Pivot Balls for the Xray X4 are 6mm in diameter with M3 threads and a lightweight option for the kit steel part XRA303260.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2023, 4:04 p.m. View Comments
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    New Raceform RC 1/12th Scale Wheel Arc Cutter
     Raceform is excited to announce that their wheel arc cutting tool has now been developed to work with 1/12th scale pan cars.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2023, 3:56 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 US Carpet Off-Road Championships Results
     Check out the podium finishes for all the classes at the 2023 US Carpet Off-Road Championships. (Some may not be listed, we will add them as the photos are updated.)
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 11, 2024, 4:07 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Donathen RC Titanium Battery Grips
     Donathen RC has released new titanium battery grips designed for 5mm bullet plugs.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2023, 3:51 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Pro-Line Racing Roost MX Paddle Rear Tire
     Promoto-MX owners, time to hit the dunes or shred some powder! The Roost MX rear paddle tire from Pro-Line is designed to turn your Losi PROMOTO-MX into a sand or snow-flinging machine.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 1, 2023, 10:33 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Tekno RC MT410 2.0 Kit
     Tekno RC, a leading name in the remote-controlled vehicle industry, proudly announces the release of their latest creation, the MT410 2.0.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 1, 2023, 10:24 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Figueiredo and Kyosho Part Ways
     Kyosho and Joao Figueiredo have announced that they will no longer be working together in 2024.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 1, 2023, 10:38 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Speedzone ULCG 5500mah 2S Stick Pack
     Speedzone has released a new ULCG 5500mAh 2S 7.4v 140C lipo battery pack, measuring 18.5mm in height, 139mm in length and 46.5mm in width.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 30, 2023, 7:56 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    23/24 EOS Series Round 1 Results Report
     Check out the official report from the European Off-Road Series regarding their opening round of the 2023/24 season.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 2, 2024, 5:47 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Pro-Line Racing 1/24th Coyote Crawler Body
     Just like the larger Coyote for 12.3" Crawlers, this mini-Coyote features a pinched front end and a dove-tailed rear end for maximum tire clearance while still maintaining a true-to-scale, Late-80s domestic-style appearance.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 30, 2023, 2:22 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Pro-Line Racing Hot Lap 2.2 2wd Buggy Tires
     The Pro-Line Racing Hot Lap tire is now available in 2.2" Buggy wheel size for Dirt Oval.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 30, 2023, 2:18 p.m. View Comments
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    New Donathen RC T-Shirts
     Donathen RC would like to release two new T-Shirt designs for 2024.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 29, 2023, 5:29 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Avid RC 1/10th Scale Shock Parts Box
     Get ready to dive into a world of fun and organization with this incredible second version of the Avid RC shock parts box!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 29, 2023, 5:40 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics Weekly Stats [11/22 - 11/29]
     Over 14,500 entries raced this past week with 1/10th scale off-road entries leading the charge ahead of dirt oval and 1/8th off-road. #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2023, 5:05 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Kyosho Signs Phi-Long Nguyen
     Kyosho has announced today that they have signed Phi-Long Nguyen for the 2024 season.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 29, 2023, 5:44 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Associated F28 1/28th Scale F1 RTR
     Team Associated's F28 1:28 scale 2WD electric may be small in size, but it's packed full of features and ready for fun right out of the box.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 29, 2023, 5:35 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Berton Announces Hot Race Departure
     Riccardo Berton announced on social media that he will not be racing for Hot Race Tires in 2024.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 28, 2023, 7 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Tips to Increase Run Time With The Drake
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about tips on how to increase engine run time.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 28, 2023, 6:31 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 US Indoor Championships Podiums
     The 2023 US Indoor Championships was held at the Embassy Suites hotel in Independence, near Cleveland, Ohio. Find the podium pictures here.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 28, 2023, 6:52 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Team Associated RC10 Protech Body and Wing Re-Release
     The Team Associated body used on the original RC10 is available again!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2023, 5:57 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Team Xray XB2'24 2wd Competition Buggy Presentation
     Check out presentation of the all new Team Xray XB2'24.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2023, 5:43 p.m. View Comments
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    New Aerox Offset Servo Horns
     Introducing from Aerox these new Alloy Offset Servo Arms which are suitable for a wide range of Touring Cars but equally capable in Off Road cars too.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2023, 5:28 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Tessmann Announces Team Xray Departure
     Ty Tessmann has announced that he will not be driving for Team Xray in 2024.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2023, 6:11 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Mon-Tech P-963 LMH Hypercar Body
     Mon-Tech Racing presents the new P-963 which adds to the LMH Hyper car series.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2023, 5:34 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2024 JConcepts INS and Dirt Oval Series Announcements
     JConcepts is proud to announce the complete schedule for the 2024 INS14 and Dirt Oval National Events.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2023, 5:52 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New ProTek RC 1/8th Truggy Tire Bag and Tubes
     ProTek RC is excited to release a new way to transport and store your 1/8 truggy tires.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 22, 2023, 4:25 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    RC Vision and Oxford University Partnership Program Showcase
     RC Vision, a pioneering social venture committed to bridging the diversity gap in STEM learning and career engagement, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the University of Oxford's SDG Impact Lab and the innovative Sport Leaders Programme.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2023, 5:23 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Custom Works Vented Shock Caps, Aluminum Servo Mounts, and Carbon Motor Plates
     Custom Works have a few new items to announce just in time for the Holiday Shopping season including Aluminum Small Bore Vented Shock Caps, Aluminum Servo Mounts, and Carbon AE transmission based Motor Mounts.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 22, 2023, 4:31 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    The Drake Talks Tuning With Mid-Speed Needles [VIDEO]
     This week The Drake took some time to talk about tuning with the mid-speed needle and how to approach it.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2023, 4:01 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2nd Annual Island Off-Road Carpet Championships Announcement
     COR Victoria is hosting the 2nd Annual Island Offroad Carpet Championship February 16-18, 2024.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2023, 3:53 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 Absolute Hobbyz Cyber Sale
     As Absolute Hobbyz give thanks and gears up for the holiday season, they are rolling out unbeatable deals during their Cyber Sale!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2023, 3:45 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 Exotek Drag Slash Carbon Fiber Chassis Conversion
     Exotek has released a lightweight 'street eliminator' drag chassis conversion set for use with Traxxas Drag Slash, 2WD Slash or Bandit kits.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 21, 2023, 4:24 p.m. View Comments

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