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Tyler Hooks

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Tyler Hooks

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 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 Serpent Viper 990 Optional Parts
     Serpent have some new optional parts for the Viper 990 desinged for more performance and settings.
    Tyler Hooks June 16, 2023, 4:25 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Xray XB8 C-Hub Conversion
     The Xray XB8 C-hub suspension is perfectly suited for smooth and short technical tracks & smooth surface conditions.
    Tyler Hooks June 16, 2023, 4:30 p.m. View Comments
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    Visions RC Off-Road Championships Friday Recap
     Day one of the 2023 Visions Off-Road RC Championships official competition is complete, find out what happened here!
    Tyler Hooks July 21, 2023, 4:13 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    David Ronnefalk Displays The Matrix Automatic Tire Balancer [VIDEO]
     In this video David Ronnefalk shows you the updated universal tire balancer from Matrix Racing Tires.
    Tyler Hooks June 15, 2023, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

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    2023 Black Swamp Summer Challenge Announcement
     The Black Swamp RC Raceway in conjunction with The One Eighth Racers of Toledo, Ohio (former home of the world-famous Great Lakes Challenge) are proud to present the inaugural Black Swamp Summer Challenge on Saturday July 15th.
    Tyler Hooks June 15, 2023, 7:25 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Mugen Seiki MTC2R First Teaser
     Mugen Seiki Racing has released the first teaser photo of the forthcoming MTC2R 1/10th scale touring car kit.
    Tyler Hooks June 15, 2023, 7:37 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New SMJ Kabuto T12 .12 Competition Racing Engine
     The ultimate .12 engine new model is now available in the SMJ kabuto engine series.
    Tyler Hooks June 15, 2023, 7:30 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Leadfinger Racing Beretta NB48 2.1 Body
     The new Beretta body for the Tekno NB48 2.1 by Leadfinger Racing has been specifically designed to be a drop fit body for the 2.1 version.
    Tyler Hooks June 14, 2023, 4:50 p.m. View Comments

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    JConcepts NCTS Northwest Carpet Nationals Announcement
     The JConcepts 1/10th scale off-road series are back in 2023 with the NCTS5 carpet/turf series. Find the information for round 2 at Northwest Hobbies here!
    Tyler Hooks June 14, 2023, 4:44 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Clown Shoe Showdown Final Charity Numbers
     The final numbers are in and the crew behind the Clown Shoe Showdown were able to raise over $5,000 for Ronald McDonald Charities!
    Tyler Hooks June 14, 2023, 4:34 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 SDOCS LCRC Meltdown Announcement
     The Meltdown takes place at LCRC Raceway on July 15th and is hosted in conjunction with the SDOCS series. Find the flyer here.
    Tyler Hooks June 14, 2023, 4:39 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Drake Talks JConcepts 1/8th Truck Bodies [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about the differences between the JConcepts S15 and F2 1/8th Truck Bodies.
    Tyler Hooks June 13, 2023, 5:39 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Exotek B74.2/B6.4 Option Parts
     Exotek has released new aluminum spindles and rear hubs for the B74.2 and aluminum steering racks for the B6.4.
    Tyler Hooks June 13, 2023, 5:51 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 BRCA Touring Car Nationals Round 2 Results
     Check out the results from the 2nd round of the 2023 BRCA Touring Car Nationals.
    Tyler Hooks June 13, 2023, 5:43 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    ProMotion Now Distributes Throttlefinger Racing Concept
     ProMotion RC has become the exclusive USA distributor for Throttlefinger Racing Concept.
    Tyler Hooks June 13, 2023, 5:34 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Jaco Worlds Spec 1/12th Scale Tires Available at Beachline Raceway
     Beachline Raceway, host of the 2023 IFMAR 1/12th Scale Worlds, has announced that they have their first shipment of the 2023 Jaco Worlds Spec Tires.
    Tyler Hooks June 13, 2023, 5:29 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2023 JBRL 1/10th Round 3 Results
     Check out the results from the 3rd round of the 2023 JBRL 1/10th scale indoor series hosted by Rain Man's Hobby and Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks June 12, 2023, 7:43 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Cruz Wins Mod TC at 2023 Arizona State On-Road Championships
     Jacob Cruz took the win in modified touring car at the 2023 Arizona State On-Road Championships hosted by P&F Hobbies.
    Tyler Hooks June 12, 2023, 7:49 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Orlowski Wins 2023 EFRA 1/8th Electric Buggy European Championship
     Congratulations to Michal Orlowski on winning the EFRA 1/8th Electric Buggy Euros after three hard fought A mains.
    Tyler Hooks June 28, 2023, 7:53 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New LFR Racing Agama N1 Body Teaser Photos
     LFR Racing released some teaser photos over the weekend of their new Agama N1 body.
    Tyler Hooks June 12, 2023, 7:33 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Factory Team Lightweight B74 Center Driveline Kit
     Factory Team is excited to announce the Lightweight Center Driveline kit for the RC10B74 series of vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks June 9, 2023, 4:48 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 Sprint Car Festival Winners
     Check out the podiums from the 2023 edition of the Sprint Car Festival hosted by Mount Cobb Speedway.
    Tyler Hooks June 9, 2023, 4:35 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Xray X4 Aluminum Steering Plate
     Team Xray has released an X4 steering plate with 7.5mm spacing which improves cornering speed and on-power steering.
    Tyler Hooks June 9, 2023, 4:22 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Mon-Tech Racing Carpet Oval Bodies
     Mon-Tech Racing has released three new carpet oval racing bodies.
    Tyler Hooks June 9, 2023, 4:26 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Team Trinity 5mm ID Captured Bearing Puller
     The Rev3099 bearing puller works great on the Trinity Double down 6500 drag motor and the XF8 Series. It is designed to work on any bearing with 5mm I.D.
    Tyler Hooks June 9, 2023, 4:52 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    American Top 25 Ranking List Post 2023 ROAR Nationals
     The American Top 25 Rankings after the ROAR 1/8th Off Road fuel Nationals show Phend pulling to within 6 points of Maifield.
    Tyler Hooks June 9, 2023, 4:58 p.m. View Comments
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    Top25rc: Post 2023 ROAR Nationals Rankings
     Dakotah Phend proves why he is the #1 ranked driver in the world by dominated the 2023 ROAR nationals, see the full top25rc rankings list here.
    Tyler Hooks June 9, 2023, 4:39 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Wilson Wins ROAR Junior Nationals With PTM
     Pro Twister Mods is proud to announce that Jonah Wilson won the Junior 1/8th Nitro Buggy ROAR National Title with the Blackout 321 H.O. Engine.
    Tyler Hooks June 9, 2023, 4:43 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    J. Skidmore Wins 2023 BRCA Ebuggy Nationals R3
     Joni Skidmore grabbed the win at the 3rd round of the 2023 BRCA Ebuggy Nationals.
    Tyler Hooks June 7, 2023, 8 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 Czech 1/8th Off-Road Nationals R1 Results
     The first round of 1/8 Off-road Czech Nationals took a place last weekend in Kolin. Find the podiums here.
    Tyler Hooks June 7, 2023, 7:33 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Infinity IF15-II 1/10th Nitro Touring Car
     Infinity is ready to release the new IF15-II, the next generation of their 1/10th scale nitro touring car platform.
    Tyler Hooks June 7, 2023, 7:39 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Schumacher L1R and LD2 Option Parts
     Schumacher has released a new wider rear link mount for the L1R as well as front shock mount spacers for the LD2.
    Tyler Hooks June 7, 2023, 7:46 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Tekno RC 46T and 47T Spur Gears
     Tekno RC has released new 46 and 47 tooth steel spur gears for the NB48 and NT48 2.X vehicles!
    Tyler Hooks June 6, 2023, 5:35 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Extending Air Filter Life With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to explain how to extend the life of your air filter.
    Tyler Hooks June 6, 2023, 5:32 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Xray NT1 +2mm Suspension Holders
     The new Xray suspension holder +2mm is CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 designed to retain the well-proven geometry of NT1 or widen NT1 suspension by 4mm.
    Tyler Hooks June 6, 2023, 5:28 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts SCT and ST Sidewall Supports
     Continuing development is critical to performance and the team at JConcepts have developed a new option for tire sidewall support.
    Tyler Hooks June 6, 2023, 5:39 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Element Enduro Ultron SE Trail Truck
     Inspired by modern Australian utility vehicles (Ute), the Utron SE boasts detailed and realistic-looking features.
    Tyler Hooks June 5, 2023, 5:17 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 ROAR 1/8th Off-Road Nationals: Phend, Maifield, Wilson Crowned Champions
     Dakotah Phend was crowned the ROAR National Champion for 1/8th Nitro Buggy in 2023 with Ryan Maifield taking the Truggy title, and Jonah Wilson taking the Junior title.
    Tyler Hooks June 19, 2023, 7:47 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Avid RC D8 Worlds Spec Carbon and G10 Arm Inserts
     Avid RC has released new carbon and G10 arm inserts for the HB Racing D8 Worlds Spec Buggy
    Tyler Hooks June 5, 2023, 5:09 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 TARCAR Nitro Vs. Electric Payout Race Announcement
     TARCAR is hosting a nitro vs electric payout race with a 50/50 payback on June 10th at the popular track in Toledo, Ohio.
    Tyler Hooks June 2, 2023, 11:34 a.m. View Comments

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