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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
    Racecraft USA September Shredder Series Announcement
     RaceCraft is challenging everyone to race as much as possible in September. Find out how and what you can win here.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2023, 5:53 p.m. View Comments
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    New Cow RC 16"x25" Work Mat
     Cow RC has released a new size of their extremely popular pit mat setup in 16"x25" sizing.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2023, 5:45 p.m. View Comments
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    SMJ Glow Plug Magnifier
     SMJ has released a magnifying glass for checking the condition of the glow plug filament.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2023, 5:10 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 Absolute Hobbyz Labor Day Sale
     Gear Up for Labor Day with Unbeatable Deals at AbsoluteHobbyz.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2023, 5:15 p.m. View Comments

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    New Xpress XQ11 Competition Touring Car
     Xpress is ready to replace their popular XQ10 with the all new XQ11 touring car.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 30, 2023, 5:49 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 Monitex Racing GP2 Results
     The Monitex Racing GP2 was held at Stoke RCMCC on the last Monday Bank Hoilday with the meeting having 34 Drivers
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 30, 2023, 5:14 p.m. View Comments
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    New SMJ Rear Bumper Side Stiffener
     SMJ has released a new stiffener to help reduce the chance of rear body tucks in an accident during a race. Pre-cut to fit the XTREME Twister and Twister SPECIALE bodies.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 30, 2023, 5:20 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 Smash City RC Fall and Holiday Schedule
     Check out the fall and winter schedule for Smash City RC's 1RC race track.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 30, 2023, 5:26 p.m. View Comments

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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [8/23 - 8/30]
     The LiveTime Scoring System counted just under 12,000 entries just for RC racing this past week. Find out what they were racing! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 6, 2023, 5:06 p.m. View Comments
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    New Ruddog Racing 2S LiHv 5500mah Pack
     Maximize the performance of your RC models with Ruddog's latest LiHV battery, featuring cutting-edge Silicone-Graphene Lithium-Polymer technology and powerful 60C/120C cells.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2023, 3:56 p.m. View Comments
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    New Iris 2023 Fall Product Releases
     Iris has released new weights, springs, and roll bars for the touring car platform.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2023, 4:01 p.m. View Comments
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    Setup Basics With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about some good setup habits and how to do specific things.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2023, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

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    New Updated SMJ Super Speed 30mm Fan
     The popular SMJ Super Cooling Fan has been renewed with a split wiring cord type.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2023, 3:45 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Park Lane Hobbies Grand Re-Opening Event Announcement
     Park Lane Hobbies is having their grand re-opening event and Mini-Z Race on September 9th, 2023.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2023, 4:09 p.m. View Comments
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    New Amped Up RC Charge Leads
     Amped Up RC is proud to announce two new additions to their line up of ready to ship charging products : 1s/2s capable charge leads, and their 2s receiver pack charge leads.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2023, 3:51 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 JConcepts INS Fall Indoor Nationals Announcement
     The Fall Indoor Nationals round of the JConcepts INS Series is coming up on September 29th - October 1st hosted by Hoosier RC Hobbyplex. Find all the information and how to signup here.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2023, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

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    New Pro Star RC Aluminum EB/ET/SCT410.2 Bulkheads
     Pro Star RC has released aluminum bulkheads for the EB/ET/SCT410.2 vehicles from Tekno RC.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2023, 10:29 a.m. View Comments
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    New SMJ Kabuto On-Road Tuned Pipes
     SMJ has released new Kabuto tuned pipes for both 1/10th and 1/8th scale on-road racing.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2023, 10:45 a.m. View Comments
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    Tru-Source Distribution and Hot Race Tires Part Ways
     In a press release from Hot Race Tires, it has been announced that Tru-Source Distribution will no longer be the United States distributor for the Hot Race brand.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2023, 11:12 a.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Spring Organization Box
     JConcepts assists in racer organization with the introduction of the spring box. The double decker design stores up to 18 pairs of springs plus 2 added compartments on each layer for miscellaneous items.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2023, 10:54 a.m. View Comments

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    New Sworkz S35-4e Evo
     Continuing the successful SWORKz S35-4E 1/8 Electric Buggy platform, the new S35-4e EVO is designed for more higher level racing product.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2023, 4:26 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 American vs. Canadian Mudboss 100 Announcement
     Bub's Backyard Speedway in Youngstown, New York will host the American/Canadian Mudboss 100 on Labor Day weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2023, 4:37 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Factory Team Diff Decoder
     The Diff Decoder displays a consistent, measured value for differential hardness rather than relying on an estimation or feeling.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2023, 4:32 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity IF14-2 Composite Cooling Fan Mount
     Infinity has release a cooling fan mount for the IF14-2 made of composite material that is half the weight of aluminum.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2023, 4:40 p.m. View Comments

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    New Vision Racing Products N1 V2 Performance Package
     The Vision Racing Product N1 V2 performance kit re-designs the shock package and the Roll Center range.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 25, 2023, 4:46 p.m. View Comments
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    New Sworkz S35-4 Evo Nitro Buggy Kit
     Further continuing with the successful SWORKz S35-4 1/8 Nitro Buggy platform, the latest S35-4 EVO is designed for an even higher level of racing.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 24, 2023, 5 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 ProTek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge Results
     Check out the results from the 2023 ProTek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge hosted by St. Louis Dirt Burners.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 24, 2023, 4:54 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ryan Lutz LCRC Raceway On-Board Footage [VIDEO]
     Ryan Lutz posted some onboard footage from this past weekend at the Mugen Challenge hosted by LCRC Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 24, 2023, 5:15 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Xray X4F Rear Sway Bars
     The New Xray X4F rear anti-roll bar for ball-bearing roll bar mounting system works with X4F rear suspension arms.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 24, 2023, 5:07 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 BRCA Touring Car Nationals Round 4 Results
     For the fourth round of this year's BRCA touring car On-road Championship, it was down to the Cotswold track at Kemble Airfield.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 23, 2023, 4:30 p.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [8/16 - 8/23]
     RC racing entries spiked this past week in the #LivetimeScoring System at over 13,000 entries. Check it out in this week's #IndustryAnalytics.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 30, 2023, 5:56 p.m. View Comments
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    ROAR Appoints New Campaign Director and Promotions Director
     ROAR Racing is pleased to announce they have finally filled their final executive committee positions.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 23, 2023, 7:31 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Element Enduro Bishido Trail Truck RTR - Green
     Modeled after the small 1980s 4x4 kei car designs out of Japan, the Element RC Bushido features awesome looks on a capable chassis.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 23, 2023, 4:15 p.m. View Comments
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    New AKA Products Lux Tire Tread Teaser
     Ryan Lutz posted a teaser of the new Lux tread pattern from AKA Products this past weekend at the 2023 Mugen Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 22, 2023, 4:59 p.m. View Comments
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    New FT Apex2 Fluid Filled Shock Set and Anti-Roll Bar Set
     Factory Team has released a new pre-built shock set for the Apex2 as well as an Anti-Roll Bar Set.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 22, 2023, 4:52 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 Mugen Challenge Podiums
     Check out all of the podiums from the 2023 Mugen Challenge hosted by LCRC Raceway this past weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 22, 2023, 5:17 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Washing Filters With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Check out the method Adam Drake uses to wash and re-use air filters.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 22, 2023, 4:44 p.m. View Comments
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    New VP-Pro 1/10th Scale Lexan Wing Option
     New from VP-PRO is the latest 1:10 polycarbonate clear wing, designed specifically for the EMB-TG 1/14 Truggy.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 21, 2023, 4:40 p.m. View Comments
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    New Amped Up RC Charging Cables
     With the launch of DRC's house brand Amped Up RC, DRC is proud to announce their first 3 products: 2s Balance Charge Leads in different varieties.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 21, 2023, 4:31 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 1/12th Scale International Grand Prix Announcement
     ACI Sport, the Italian motorsport and R/C Car Racing Federation, in cooperation with RC Landia, is pleased to announce the "12th scale International Grand Prix" which is scheduled to take place on 3-5 November 2023.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 21, 2023, 4:46 p.m. View Comments

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