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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
    Matrix Off-Road Tire Line Officially Announced [VIDEO]
     Matrix Tires has released the 4 new names as well as the designs for their all new 1/8th buggy off-road line.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2023, 7:56 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Elceram Signs Max Gotzl
     Elceram has signed Max Gotzl to the team to run the new esc for 2023.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2023, 7:50 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Maclan Racing DRK 160 RS Real Street ESC
     The Maclan Racing DRK 160 RS has been released and optimized and is a specially designed esc for the new Real Street class.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2023, 7:46 a.m. View Comments
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    JConcepts Tire Reference and Comparison Packet
     JConcepts is pleased to announce their 2023 Tire Reference and Comparison Packet. In the fast-paced world of RC tires, it’s rare to capture all current models, their names, exposition, and available compounds all in one packet.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2023, 7:18 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Top25rc Rankings Following Montpellier GP 2023
     World Champion Davide Ongaro took the win followed by Boots and Canas in 3rd at the 2023 Montpellier GP. Juan Carlos Canas takes over the world #1 ranking with his 3rd place finish.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2023, 7:30 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ran Out of Talent: Episode 121
     On this episode of Ran Out of Talent, the boys talk about local results, news and upcoming races, and the answer listener questions.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2023, 7:48 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 DNC Implements Race Officials
     For the first time the DNC will have an official referee team in place.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2023, 7:55 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Hitec D131MW Mini Low Profile Wing Servo
     Hitec is excited to announce the arrival of their ultra-nano, slim wing D131MW servo.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2023, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Crompton Joins Sunpadow RC
     Sunpadow RC is pleased to announce that Paul Crompton from the UK is now officially joining the Sunpadow Racing Team for the new season.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2023, 7:34 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Tekno RC SCT410SL Official Release
     Tekno RC is proud to announce the release of their latest addition to the short course racing class: the SCT410SL.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2023, 7:44 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 EWS Round 4 Results
     The fourth round of the popular Essex Winter Series was once again held in Thundersley, near Southend, in the UK. The race saw a big field of drivers racing in 4 different classes.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 14, 2023, 7:38 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 SmacTrac TLR Winter Indoor Nationals Report
     Check out the podium pictures and results from the TLR Winter Indoor Nationals at SmacTrac.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2023, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Sworkz 1/8th Off-Road Starter Box
     The SWORKz SB800 Starter Box was specially developed for off-road use with two 775 motors.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2023, 7:27 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ongaro Wins 2023 Montpellier GP
     Davide Ongaro grabbed the win at the 2023 Montpellier GP over Elliott Boots and Juan Carlos Canas!
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2023, 7:38 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Bayer Joins Elceram Electronics
     Martin Bayer has announced on social media that he has signed with electronics newcomer, Elceram.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2023, 8:01 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Avid RC 5.5mm Wide Pinions
     These Avid pinions are specifically designed for the drag racing scene using 4 pole motors with 5mm bore shafts. What makes our pinion unique is that we made the teeth 5.5mm wide instead of the tapered teeth that end up being around 4mm.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 13, 2023, 7:21 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    1up Racing/Motiv RC Motor Collaboration [VIDEO]
     Check out a recording of the live video 1up Racing posted last night about their collaboration with Motiv RC on some special edition motors.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2023, 7:39 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Tekno RC SCT410SL Pre-Release Photos
     Tekno RC Distributors have released pre-release photos of the new SCT410SL 4wd short course truck.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2023, 7:46 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Redcat RDS Builders Drift Kit
     Redcat has released their brand new RDS Competition Spec RWD Drift Car as a Builder’s Kit.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2023, 7:32 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    D&J Raceway Street Stock Royal Rumble Announcement
     This Saturday February 11th, come race for the belt in the 100 lap street stock main event at D&J Raceway Street Stock Royal Rumble.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2023, 7:16 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Axial SCX10 Pro Kit
     The Axial SCX10 Pro delivers the highest level of performance we’ve ever offered in a 1/10-scale scale rock crawler.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2023, 7:55 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts RC8B4 S15 Body
     The JConcepts team has adapted the popular S15 body style to the all new Team Associated RC8B4 chassis!
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2023, 7:27 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Landmines and Tusks 2.2"
     The JConcepts designers have opened the imagination to create 2 all-new 2.2” performance crawling tires with the Landmines and Tusks.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 9, 2023, 7:24 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Ultimate Racing 1/8th Hexes
     Ultimate Racing would like to present you the Lightweight 0mm, +1mm and +2mm Wheel Hexes.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 9, 2023, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Ongaro Signs With Matrix Tires
     Matrix Tires and Davide Ongaro have both announced that they have joined up with Ongaro running the tires in 2023.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 9, 2023, 7:41 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Associated Factory Team B74.2 Steering Block Arms
     Fine tune the steering feel of your RC10B74.2 or B74.2D 4WD buggy with these two new steering block arm options from Factory Team.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 9, 2023, 7:29 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts 2wd Front Pin Swag Pre-Mounts
     The new popular JConcepts Pin Swag tire is now available pre-mounted on yellow and white wheels for 2wd 1/10th front buggy applications.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 9, 2023, 7:46 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts 1/8th Buggy Swagger and Nessi Carpet/Turf Tires
     JConcepts hits the track with 2 new weapons for the carpet and astroturf racing world, this time, for 1/8th buggy competition.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 9, 2023, 7:34 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Infinity Hauler Bags
     Infinity has released new medium 2-drawer bags and large 3-drawer carrying bags for cars, parts, and accessories.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 8, 2023, 7:16 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Nosram Signs Lee Martin
     Nosram is thrilled to announce that Lee Martin has joined Team Nosram and will use the batteries in all his Schumacher R/C Racing and Nemo Racing Agama Racing rides.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 8, 2023, 7:29 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Optima FX and Bullitt Boost Backplate
     This famous Optima boost backplate design is now available for FX bases engines.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 8, 2023, 7:44 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 INS Winter Indoor Nationals JConcepts Report
     The JConcepts crew headed over to SDRC for the 2023 Winter Indoor Nationals presented by JConcepts, check out the race report and results from the event.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 8, 2023, 7:37 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Exotek XB Vader XB2 Drag Chassis Conversion
     Exotek has released a carbon fiber drag chassis conversion for Xray XB2 buggies from 2016-current.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 8, 2023, 7:24 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    LED Tuning Screwdriver With The Drake
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about the new LED Tuning Screwdriver offered by The Drake Racing.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 8:12 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Sterling Joins Pro Motion
     Pro Motion is proud to announce the signing of Ben Sterling.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 7:43 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 Swiss Championship Round 1
     Check out the results from the first round of the 2023 Swiss Championship.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Bayer and Gotzl Leave Hobbywing
     Martin Bayer announced last week that he left Hobbywing and Max Gotzl has done the same early this week.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 7:38 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Redcat Racing RDS Drift Car
     Redcat is banging on the doors of the competition, by releasing a competition spec rear wheel drive drift car, the Redcat RDS.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 7:17 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Maker Joins Sunpadow
     Sunpadow is happy to announce that Ryan Maker, mutli-winner of the Australian National Championship, has officially joined the Sunpadow team.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 7:22 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Champlin, Orlowski, and Neumann Win 2022/23 EOS Finals
     Broc Champlin, Michal Orlowski, and Jorn Neumann took the modified class wins at the 2022/23 EOS Finals. Check out the modified podiums here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 23, 2023, 9:24 p.m. View Comments

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