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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
    2023 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Tessmann Tops Truggy Q2, Fuller Overall TQ
     Ty Tessmann grabbed the TQ in qualifier number 2 of Pro Nitro Truggy, the overall TQ ultimately going to Mason Fuller from his first round run.
    Tyler Hooks March 8, 2023, 7:58 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Phend Tops Ebuggy Q2, Baruffolo is Overall TQ
     Dakotah Phend topped the time sheets in round 2 of Pro Ebuggy, Marco Baruffolo would have the quicker TQ run though giving him the overall TQ for the class.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 28, 2023, 7:33 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Baruffolo Tops Q1 Pro Ebuggy
     Marco Baruffolo is the round 1 TQ in Pro Ebuggy coming from the B-sort at the 2023 Dirt Nitro Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 25, 2023, 2:56 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Fuller Tops Pro Truggy Q1
     Mason Fuller topped the charts in qualifier 1 of Pro Truggy at the 2023 Dirt Nitro Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 25, 2023, 2:51 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Associated Reflex 14B Gamma RTR
     Team Associated's 1:14 scale Reflex 14B Gamma 4WD electric buggy comes out of the box assembled and ready-to-run.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 22, 2023, 3:06 p.m. View Comments
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    2023 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Phend and Ogden Top Seeding Round 1
     Cole Ogden topped seeding round 1 in Pro Nitro Buggy and Pro Etruggy with Dakotah Phend taking Pro Ebuggy and Pro Nitro Truggy at the 2023 Dirt Nitro Challenge. Find the top 15 in each class here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 24, 2023, 11:32 a.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts X-Maxx/XRT/Kraton Magmas and Choppers
     JConcepts has released the popular Magmas and Choppers for the Traxxas X-Maxx, XRT, and the Arrma Kraton.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 22, 2023, 2:42 p.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [2/15 - 2/22]
     Another week, another 16,000+ entries in the #LivetimeScoring system, 1/10th scale off-road and dirt oval were the most popular in the last 7 days. Check out what everyone was racing! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 23, 2023, 9:24 p.m. View Comments

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    Ran Out of Talent: Episode 122
     On this episode of Ran Out of Talent, Aidan Burke and Ryan Greening join Joe for a fun podcast.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 21, 2023, 9:59 a.m. View Comments
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    The Drake Talks Tuning With Upper Arm Length [VIDEO]
     This week The Drake took some time to explain different upper arm lengths on a pillow ball style car.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 21, 2023, 9:54 a.m. View Comments
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    New HB Racing D4 Evo3 4wd Buggy Kit
     New from HB Racing is the D4 Evo3 1/10 scale 4WD electric buggy.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 21, 2023, 9:48 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 Motorama Off-Road Results
     The sold out 2023 Motorama 1/8th scale off-road event took place this past weekend, find all the podiums here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2023, 7:53 a.m. View Comments

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    2023 Chanel Islands Hot Race GP Podiums
     Channel Islands RC hosted the Hot Race GP this past weekend with several star drivers showing up in attendance, check out the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2023, 7:41 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 Florida Off-Road Championships Round 2 Results
     Round 2 of the Florida RC Championships took place this past weekend at Triple Nickel RC, check out how everyone did over the weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2023, 8:04 a.m. View Comments
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    22/23 XRS Slovakia Round 5 Report
     Check out the Team Xray race report from round 5 of the 22/23 XRS Slovakia series.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2023, 7:35 a.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray X4F Aluminum 2mm Flex Chassis
     The Team Xray X4F 2mm aluminum flex chassis is recommended for high traction carpet tracks.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2023, 7:28 a.m. View Comments

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    New Team Powers V5BT ESC
     Team Powers has released all the new information on the V5BT esc.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2023, 7:23 a.m. View Comments
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    New Reds Racing 723 Truggy Gen3 Pro Engine
     The new engine comes with a completely redesigned sleeve hand tuned by Mario Rossi to generate more power than the previous versions. In some applications, Truggy requires more power and the 723 Scuderia is designed around that.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2023, 7:35 a.m. View Comments
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    New Whitz Racing Titanium Screw Kits
     Whitz Racing is happy to introduce the HyperLite Titanium Screw Kits for Team Associated (B6.2 & B74.), Team Losi Racing (22 5.0 & 22X-4) and Schumacher Racing (LD2 & L1).
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2023, 7:15 a.m. View Comments
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    New Mon-Tech RC Patrol Crawler Body
     The new Mon-Tech RC Patrol body is a design that can be mounted on all scaler models with a wheelbase of 313/315mm.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 17, 2023, 7:10 a.m. View Comments

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    New Element Enduro Trailwalker Black Edition RTR
     A Performance Rig Built to Endure. When hitting the trail, you want to do it with confidence -- and the answer is the Enduro Trail Truck.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 16, 2023, 7:12 a.m. View Comments
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    New VP-Pro 1/10th Scale Tire Bands
     VP-Pro has added small size version to their tire bands for 1/10th scale applications.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 16, 2023, 7:27 a.m. View Comments
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    Team Yokomo Signs Alex Thurston
     Team Yokomo would like to welcome Alex Thurston to the factory team!
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 16, 2023, 7:32 a.m. View Comments
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    New Nemo Racing Agama N1e First Photos
     The Nemo Racing team has shared the first photos of the forthcoming Agama N1e ebuggy.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 16, 2023, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

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    New Losi RZR Rey Brushless RTR
     Officially licensed by Polaris and scaled after its top-of-the-line SxS, the ready-to-run Losi Polaris RZR Pro R is built on the RZR Rey chassis — an evolution of the highly successful Losi Baja Rey chassis.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 16, 2023, 7:52 a.m. View Comments
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    Smash City RC The Chill Event Announcement
     The Chill at Smash City RC is a 1RC trophy race held on February 26th.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 16, 2023, 7:20 a.m. View Comments
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    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
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    The Drake Talks Arm Wings [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about the Flash Point upper arm wings for the Mugen Seiki buggies.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2023, 7:31 a.m. View Comments

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    New Pro Motion RC Mig Tread Pattern
     Pro Motion is proud to officially release their newest tire the MIG, as well as introducing a revised version of their most popular tire the Talon.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2023, 7:39 a.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity Shims, Washers, and Chassis
     Infinity has released new aluminum washers, shims, and a new chassis for the IF18-2.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 15, 2023, 7:24 a.m. View Comments
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    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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    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

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    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
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    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
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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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    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

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    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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    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
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    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
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    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

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