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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 Team Xray 1mm Carbon X12 Side Braces
     The thinner X12 1.0mm side braces increase overall traction, making the X12 more forgiving on the track.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 27, 2025, 7:47 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Smoothie 2 Mini
     Throughout the racing calendar, there are several tracks where slicks are the go-to tire and JConcepts has you covered in the Mini class of competition.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 24, 2025, 5:50 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team EAM 6000mah Shorty
     The All New 6000mah 150C Team EAM Li-Po battery packs feature a completely new Graphene chemistry that offer the lowest resistance and highest voltage output available.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 24, 2025, 4:33 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Alpha Falcon B-Spec Engine
     Alpha is ready to release the Falcon Engine B-Spec: A New Level of Performance.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 24, 2025, 4:48 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Sparko Signs Jonah Wilson
     Sparko Racing is happy to welcome Jonah Wilson to the team for 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 24, 2025, 4:42 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Losi Promoto-SM Edition Super Moto Bike
     The Promoto-SM is particularly well-suited for concrete, asphalt, blacktop, and other hard surfaces found at neighborhood streets, local parks, and parking lots.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 24, 2025, 5 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing Convict 2.0 Tread Pattern
     Dominate the mains with the Pro-Line Convict 2.0! Engineered for consistency, durability, and ultimate drivability, this next-gen race tire delivers long-lasting performance on any track.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 24, 2025, 4:38 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Gonzales Joins RC Discharger
     RC Discharger is excited to welcome Matthew Gonzales to the team.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 23, 2025, 5:30 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New MTTR Racing 5mm Bullet Plug Covers
     MTTR Racing has released their version of the 5MM Bullet Plug Connector, the perfect solution for all your battery needs.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 23, 2025, 5:07 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Hot Race 17mm Wheel Wrench
     The new Hot Race 17mm wheel wrench is complete and ready to be on the market.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 23, 2025, 5:40 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts RC10 Worlds and Classic Fin Titanium Turnbuckles
     JConcepts introduces a stylish, durable, and lightweight alternative Titanium turnbuckle kit for the popular original Team Associated RC10 and RC10 Classic, Team Car, Worlds Car etc. vehicles in Burnt Blue or Stealth Black.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 23, 2025, 5:24 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Xray X4 Glass Fiber Upper Decks
     These specially made upper decks from flexible & durable glass fiber material increase the flex of the X4 and improve handling on low- to medium grip tracks.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 23, 2025, 5:16 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Exotek Carbon Fiber B7 Battery Braces
     Exotek has released factory race looking heavy duty machined carbon fiber battery holders for the Team Associated B7 series.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 23, 2025, 5:37 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2025 JConcepts Off-Road Jam Results
     The 2025 JConcepts Offroad JAM presented by BOOM Graphics is officially in the books! Hosted once again by Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri, find the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 8:01 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Machler Joins RC Discharger
     RC Discharger is ecstatic to announce the sponsorship of their new Team Driver, Max Mächler.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 5:44 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Custom Works M3 Brass Trailing Spindle
     Custom Works has released their trailing spindle design for hex axles in a brass M3 option.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 7:34 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Parklane Hobbies Ducks For Bucks Events
     Parklane Hobbies will be hosting their Ducks For Bucks event on February 22nd with 4 classes having a payout to the winner!
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 8:44 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Hot Race Orange 1/8th Off-Road Compound
     After numerous test with drivers, Hot Race is happy to announce their new rain compound available in Bangkok, Havana, Miami and Sahara tread patterns.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 7:40 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New ProMotion RC Carbon Fiber Pit Board Options
     The Pro Motion carbon fiber pit board is a great way to check your vehicle's ride height, droop, and any set up changes that require a perfectly flat surface.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 7:12 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Kallen Joins Ruddog Racing
     Ruddog would like to welcome Joachim Kallen to the RUDDOG Racing Team.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 5:52 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Ultimate Racing RSX8 Servo
     Modelix is pleased to present you the new RSX8 Brushless Servo from Ultimate Racing, designed for 1/8 scale cars and with performance figures of 37 kg and 0.075 s.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 7:28 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Xray X4F Fixed/Active Front Shock Mounts
     Team Xray has released new versatile active shock holders which use shims for adjusting the shock position in more precise shock angle increments.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 5:48 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [1/15 - 1/22]
     Another January week, another 17,000 plus RC entries in the #LiveTimeScoring system. 1/10th scale off-road lead the genre leaderboard followed by dirt oval and 1/10th scale on-road! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 29, 2025, 7:18 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Klinik RC MP10 Series Molded Carbon Fiber Side Guards
     Klinik RC has released Kyosho MP10 TKI2 TKI3 MP10e MP10T Molded Carbon Fiber Side Guards with titanium hardware.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 22, 2025, 7:07 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    One Racing Signs Coelho
     One Racing is excited to announce that Bruno Coelho RC Driver will be their driver for 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 5:24 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts 2025 Apparel
     Risk it all with the latest apparel from JConcepts showcasing the 2025 Racing Team logo aesthetics.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 5:12 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Ruddog Racing Astro Ripper and Front Ripper Tread Patterns
     With the Astro Ripper and Front Ripper tires, RUDDOG presents its very first product in the area of 1/10 buggy competition tires.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 5:03 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Lens Bodies Eurus 2C and 4 Bodies
     Lens Bodies is very happy to introduce their 1:10 Off road bodies Eurus2C and Eurus4.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 5:19 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2025 RC Chili Bowl Report
     The 2025 RC Chili Bowl is in the books, and it was Awesome! More specifically, all the people who attended are a special folk who are very good at what they do and with that gave us great racing all week long.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2025, 8:10 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Double Bar 1/8th Truck Tire
     The overlapping and repeated concept of the Double Bar, now available for 1:8th trucks, is one that intends to tackle conditioned track surfaces and heavy slick groove conditions like never before.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 4:33 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Drake Talks JConcepts Pre-Cut Razor Polycarbonate Wings
     Adam Drake took some time to talk about the JConcepts Pre-Cut Polycarbonate Razor Wing.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 4:56 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Levin Joins RC Discharger
     Time to introduce and welcome to the Team RC Discharger family, Joseph Levin.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 21, 2025, 4:39 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Sutherland Joins RC Discharger
     RC Discharger is beyond thrilled to announce that the exceptional driver Nate Sutherland has joined the Team RC Discharger.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:14 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Pro-Line Racing Aztek SC Tire Pre-Mounts
     Pro-Line proudly announces the release of the Aztek SC, a revolutionary Short Course tire designed to redefine off-road performance standards.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:11 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Rasmussen Shifts to Ruddog Electronics
     After several years of support from RUDDOG, Jesper Rasmussen has taken the next step and now trusts in RUDDOG Racing electronics.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 6:07 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Jonah Wilson Departs Team Associated
     Jonah Wilson has announced that he will not be continuing with Team Associated through 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 8:48 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Custom Works V2 Slipper Kit
     Custom Works has released a new V2 slipper set for their gearbox style oval cars for use with the V2 top shaft both of which are now metric.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 9:05 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Mini LMT Tires and Wheels
     JConcepts has released the popular Renegade and Racer tread patterns for the Mini LMT as well as the Tribute wheels.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 6:15 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New RC-Project Pit Mats and Clutch Shims
     The RC-Project Rubber PIT MAT is an innovative solution designed to enhance the work process for RC car enthusiasts. The RC-Project Clutch Bell Shim Kit is a set of shims designed to ensure the proper adjustment of the clutch bell.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 7:59 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Razor Low Drag Wing
     A lowered rear dam transitions twice on the L.D Razor Wing to free up the vehicle and jump more consistently in high flight conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2025, 7:43 p.m. View Comments

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