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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 Hudy Titanium Turnbuckles
     HUDY Titanium Turnbuckles are ultra-precisely machined in house in Europe from high grade titanium material. The high strength super yet lightweight turnbuckles are 30% lighter than steel turnbuckles.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 4, 2024, 4:22 p.m. View Comments
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    New RDRP Hard Coated B7 Idler Shafts
     The Revolution Design B7 Idler Shaft Hard Coated (RDRP0677) is a premium upgrade for your Team Associated RC10B7.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 4, 2024, 4:43 p.m. View Comments
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    New Element Enduro Comp Fox Competition Crawler Kit
     This Element kit is aimed towards the serious competitive RC crawler and comes packed full of features to progress you through each gate.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 4, 2024, 4:54 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray X4F Front Chassis Weights
     The Team Xray X4F front left and front right 50g brass weights are moved from the bumper under the front driveshafts into the center of the front drive train for improved weight transfer on & off power.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2024, 3:59 p.m. View Comments

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    Servicing Diffs With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains how often should you service and change diff fluid on 1/8th off-road diffs.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2024, 3:44 p.m. View Comments
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    New RC Discharger Regenerative Discharger 2S V2
     RC Discharger is thrilled to unveil the new 2S version of its Regenerative Discharger V2.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2024, 8:16 p.m. View Comments
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    New Aerox Digital Caster Gauge
     Introducing the New Digital Castor Gauge from AEROX. This set from AEROX is used to accurately check and adjust the castor on a range of modern touring cars, such as the Schumacher Mi9.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2024, 3:30 p.m. View Comments
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    New EcoPower Electron Mini Intelligent Charger and Batteries
     EcoPower is pleased to release the new ECP-1007 Electron Mini Intelligent Charger. Also launching are 10 new EcoPower batteries that are directly compatible with the Electron Mini Intelligent Charger as well as with all other chargers.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2024, 8:05 p.m. View Comments

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    2024 ROAR 1/8th Electric Off-Road Nationals: Championship Podiums
     Check out the final podiums from the 2024 ROAR 1/8th Electric Off-Road Nationals hosted by GSRC.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 23, 2024, 9:29 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Infinity IF18-3 Aluminum Upper Knuckles and Front Bumper
     Infinity has released new IF18-3 Aluminum Upper Knuckles for increased rigidity and different tuning options as well as a new hard plastic front body mount.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2024, 8:26 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Schumacher RC Shard 1/10th 4wd Front Tire
     The Shard is the new tire from Schumacher designed for the front of 1/10th 4WD vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2024, 3:50 p.m. View Comments
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    2024 Italian Endurance Championship Results
     Minicar Fontanellato racetrack, located in the province of Parma, hosted the 2024 Italian Endurance Championship, a 12-hour endurance race featuring teams qualified through the Italian Cups in Northern and Central Italy.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2024, 3:37 p.m. View Comments

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    New Bittydesign Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 Body
     The Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 body shell is UNIVERSAL and mounts on all 1/10 190mm touring car chassis.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2024, 9:57 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Factory Team Carbon Fiber RC8B4.1 Shock Towers
     Factory Team has got your lightweight needs for the RC8B4.1 buggy platform covered. Racers can now lower the CG with carbon fiber shock towers and hard-anodized aluminum shock standoffs.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2024, 10:25 a.m. View Comments
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    2024 ROAR 1/8th Electric Nationals: Rivkin and Heckert Lead Q4
     Spencer Rivkin was the first person to grab a second TQ in ebuggy in round 4 of qualifying while Spencer Heckert grabbed his first TQ run of the event in etruggy here at the 2024 ROAR 1/8th Electric Off-Road Nationals.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2024, 8:50 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Power HD S15-XP Direct Mount Xpress Servo
     The Power HD S15-XP servo directly mounts into the XPRESS XQ11 / XQ3S / XQ11HR cars, prefectly matching the original servo mount screw hole.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2024, 9:22 a.m. View Comments

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    2024 ROAR 1/8th Electric Off-Road Nationals: Sontag and Rivkin Overall TQ
     The round 5 TQs also ended up being the overall TQs here at the ROAR 1/8th Electric Off-Road Nationals at GSRC. Tater Sontag would take the round in etruggy and Spencer Rivkin would be TQ in ebuggy.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 19, 2024, 4:51 p.m. View Comments
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    2024 ROAR 1/8th Electric Nationals: Sontag and Rivkin Top Q1
     Qualifying is underway at the 2024 ROAR 1/8th Electric Off-Road Nationals hosted by GSRC. Tater Sontag TQ'ed round 1 of Ebuggy with Spencer Rivkin on top of round 1 of Etruggy.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 30, 2024, 5:12 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts 4/40 Thumb Screws
     JConcepts has released 4/40 thumb screws for vintage vehicles for use with battery hold downs and a variety of other applications.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2024, 8:58 a.m. View Comments
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    2024 ROAR 1/8th Electric Off-Road Nationals: Lemieux and Sontag Top Q3
     Round 3 of qualifying is complete here at the 2024 ROAR 1/8th Electric Nationals hosted by GSRC. Chase Lemieux and Tater Sontag led the charge this round.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2024, 2:55 p.m. View Comments

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    2024 ROAR 1/8th Electric Off-Road Nationals: Rivkin and Sontag Flip Q2
     After each driver took a class in Q1 here at the ROAR 1/8th Electric Off-Road Nationals, Spencer Rivkin and Tater Sontag flipped classes with Rivkin TQ'ing round 2 of Ebuggy and Sontag TQ'ing round 2 of Etruggy.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 31, 2024, 2:55 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New J&T Bearing Co. NB48 V2 Engine Mount
     The new J&T Engine mount for Tekno RC vehicles has the best features from all versions of the engine mount rolled up into one package.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2024, 3:46 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity TG 1/10th On-Road Clutch
     This Infinity 1/10th Scale On-Road Clutch has a lightweight flywheel and optimized weight for efficient power delivery.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2024, 2:40 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Whitz Racing Whiplash 2.2" Dirt Oval Wheels
     Whitz Racing Products Whiplash 2.2" Sprint Car Wheels are made specifically for Dirt Oval racing.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2024, 2:48 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Sworkz S35-4 EC Sacile Upgrade Pack
     The Sacile pack updates were successfully tested and used by Sworkz's European Champion Juan Carlos Canas in Sacile Italy.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2024, 3:57 p.m. View Comments
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    2024 Pro-Line By The Fire Event Announcement
     In just 3 weeks, come and explore the Old West at this year's d8th Annual Pro-Line By The Fire Scale Adventure!
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2024, 3:43 p.m. View Comments
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    New Power HD Drift Specific Servo and Gyro
     Power HD has released a new drift servo and gyro combo which include the new TDS-2 servo and G2 Gyro.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 29, 2024, 2:33 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts S2 XB4'24 Body
     JConcepts has unveiled an S2 body specifically for the Team Xray XB4'24 4wd buggy platform.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2024, 4:24 p.m. View Comments

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    2024 BK Classic Announcement
     The 2024 BK Classic will be hosted by Hobby Action Raceway on October 11th-13th. Find the flyer here.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2024, 6:18 p.m. View Comments
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    Adam Drake Ignite Gas Truck Under The Hood [VIDEO]
     For his weekly video, this week Adam Drake went under the hood of his 2024 Ignite Gas Truck.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2024, 4:31 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Reedy Sonic 900/900XL 1/8th Electric Motors
     Reedy’s all-new Sonic 900 and 900XL Competition motors for 1:8 eBuggy and eTruggy have finally arrived.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2024, 6:25 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts B7 Shock Towers
     Racers have asked and JConcepts has delivered a Carbon Fiber front and rear shock tower option for the popular Team Associated RC10B7 vehicle.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2024, 6:30 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New J&T Bearing Co. MP10 and XB8'24 Skid Plates
     Kyosho MP10 and Team Xray XB8 '24 Skid Plates have been added to the J&T Bearing Co. line up.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2024, 6:47 p.m. View Comments
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    New HRC Racing Dust Covers
     These new HRC Racing dust covers are perfect for enthusiasts looking to protect their vehicles from dust, dirt, and debris.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2024, 4:20 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [8/21 - 8/28]
     The Dog Days of Summer continue with over 13,000 entries in the #LiveTimeScoring system over the past 7 days. Dirt Oval still leads the charge, find out what everyone is racing here.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 12, 2024, 4:48 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts M4 Low Profile Wheel Nuts
     JConcepts has your M4mm wheel nut needs covered with a large flange serrated wheel nut set. These high precision wheel nuts are designed with a large, flanged area for additional support against the wheel and serrated for locking security.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 28, 2024, 6:13 p.m. View Comments

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    New Hitec RCD AD380 Battery Analyzer and Discharger
     Capable of discharging high-capacity batteries at up to 40amps/380 watts, Hitec’s new AD380 is a user-friendly battery discharger / analyzer that caters to both novice and experienced RC enthusiasts alike.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 27, 2024, 4:07 p.m. View Comments
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    Visions RC Racing to Air on Speed Sport 1
     SPEED SPORT 1, The Live Racing Network, and LiveRaceMedia, announce that the Visions 2023 RC Racing event will premiere Thursday, Sept. 5th at 7pm ET.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 16, 2024, 9:19 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray XB2/4 Rear Shock Mount Adaptors
     Team Xray has released new aluminum rear shock adapters that allow you to mount the rear shocks lower on the suspension arm which helps to generate more rear traction especially on carpet & astro tracks.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 27, 2024, 4:20 p.m. View Comments
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    New J&T Bearing Co. Aluminum Adjustable Tekno Ackerman Plates
     The J&T Tekno Adjustable Ackerman Plates are a great upgrade for durability, adjustability, and of course looks.
    Tyler Hooks Aug. 27, 2024, 4:25 p.m. View Comments

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