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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

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    New ST Racing Concepts Aluminum Drag Slash Arms
     ST Racing Concepts would like to introduce new CNC Machined Aluminum Front and Rear A-arm kits for Traxxas Drag Slash.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 22, 2021, 11:10 a.m. View Comments
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    New Exotek Rear Drag Tower and B6.3 Brass C-Block
     Exotek has released a new wide rear tower and brass C-Block for the B6.3 based cars and buggies.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 22, 2021, 12:39 p.m. View Comments
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    New T-Pro Rader Touring Car tires
     T-Pro has added the all new Rader tire to the touring car line for 2022.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 22, 2021, 11:40 a.m. View Comments
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    New Speedzone Racing Drag Racing Batteries
     Speedzone has released their Evolution Drag Racing Series LiPo Packs.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 22, 2021, 3:37 p.m. View Comments

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    New Carten RC Optional Battery and Chassis Parts
     Carten RC has released a new battery holder as well as carbon chassis pieces for their popular M210 and T104R.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 22, 2021, 3:55 p.m. View Comments
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    Factory RC Raceway Grand Opening Announcement
     Come on out and join Factory RC Raceway on the 10th scale carpet off-road track for the Leftover Turkey Shootout.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 22, 2021, 11:32 a.m. View Comments
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    2021 TOS Race Results
     Last weekend held the TOS Race in Neumunster, Germany, find the results by clicking here.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 22, 2021, 11:24 a.m. View Comments
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    New Team Magic B8JR RTR Nitro Buggy
     The new B8JR buggy is now released. Based on the race proven B8RS competition buggy equipped with the powerful THOR 4.1ccm engine and strong 16kg waterproof metal gear servo.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 19, 2021, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

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    6mik Signs Marco Baruffolo
     6mik has signed Marco Baruffolo to run their line of tires, wheels, and accessories.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 19, 2021, 10:54 a.m. View Comments
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    Flashback Friday: Phend's 2014 ROAR Truggy Win
     Dakotah Phend has been back in 1/8th scale form lately so we thought we would flashback to his 2014 ROAR Nationals win in Nitro Truggy. #FlashbackFriday
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 30, 2021, 2:30 p.m. View Comments
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    Baruffolo and Hot Race Split
     In a facebook post from Nicola Marrone, the owner of Hot Race and Marco Baruffolo have decided to split ways.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 24, 2021, 11:28 a.m. View Comments
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    The Unprofessionals: The Complete 2021 US 1/8th Scale Ranking Lists
     Check out the conclusion of our 2021 LiveRC US Ranking lists for 1/8th scale off-road.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 24, 2021, 7:24 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Trinity ESC Brand Specs
     Take a look at some of the first pictures, as well pricing, for the industry leading Team Trinity MX Series ESC and accessories.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 11:47 a.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing 1999 Ford Mustang Drag Body
     Pro-Line is proud to bring some '90s American Muscle to the no-prep drag racing scene! Introducing the 1999 Ford® Mustang body for your No Prep Drag Car.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 12:42 p.m. View Comments
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    New ZooRacing Drakster 1/12 LMP Pan Car Body
     With the DRAKSTER body shell, ZooRacing finally enters the high competitive 1:12 racing class.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 11:32 a.m. View Comments
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    New Protoform 2021 Mustang GT Vendetta Body
     Say hello to the Protoform 2021 Ford Mustang GT body for Vendetta & Infraction 570 MEGA.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 4:41 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Warrior Arrma Typhon Body
     JConcepts has released the wild Warrior body for the Arrma Typhoon.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 6:52 p.m. View Comments
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    Gee Joins Team Xray
     Xray is happy to announce that US driver Mike Gee is joining the Xray Racing Team to race the Xray X4 platform.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 11:26 a.m. View Comments
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    VP Fuels Expands Operations in Tennessee
     VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, today announced a major expansion of its operations in Tennessee, including a second new facility in Carroll County.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 11:36 a.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing Bald Eagle 2.2 Buggy Tires
     Pro-Line's Bald Eagle tires have landed! Introducing Pro-Line's ready-made Bald Eagle 2.2" slick tires for 1:10 Buggy.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Titanium Ball-Stud 5.5mm x 6mm
     A sought-after piece in the RC world is the titanium 5.5 x 6mm ball-end which seemingly attaches to just about every corner of the Team Associated line of vehicles and JConcepts Regulator behind axle steering assembly.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 11:41 a.m. View Comments
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    Ryan Lutz AMS On-Board Footage [VIDEO]
     Enjoy some laps of Ryan Lutz with the GoPro Hero 10 onboard his WRC SBX 1/8th Nitro buggy at the AMS 12.0 Alabama Manufacturers Shootout event by Racetime Entertainment in Cullman, Alabama.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, noon View Comments
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    New Axial Capra 1.9" 4WS Trail Buggy RTR
     The Axial Capra 1.9 Unlimited Trail Buggy is now available in a new version that gives crawling enthusiasts an even more realistic and effective way to maneuver.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 12:51 p.m. View Comments
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    Gonzales Works For Fantom
     Matthew Gonzales is the new social media marketing director for Fantom racing as well as assistant team manager.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 18, 2021, 4:36 p.m. View Comments

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    Culmsee Joins FX Engines
     FX Engines is happy to announce that Danish driver Pelle Culmsee is joining FX Engines racing team.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 17, 2021, 11:25 a.m. View Comments
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    Kachchapananda Signs With TWT
     TWT has announced that Thailand's youngest RC driver "Nong My" Jidapa Kachchapananda has been hired as a TWT team driver for 2022-2025.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 17, 2021, 12:48 p.m. View Comments
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    The Martinez Family Joins Lugz Racing
     SNOR Champion Felipe Martinez and his son Felipe Martinez Jr. will be joining the Lugz Racing team for 2022.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 17, 2021, 12:53 p.m. View Comments
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    Top25rc Rankings Following AMS 12.0 and Buggyland
     Check out the new top25rc driver rankings following AMS 12.0 in the USA and Buggyland in Spain.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 17, 2021, 3:33 p.m. View Comments

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    New Yokomo YZ-2 3.1 Carpet and Dirt Buggies
     The YZ-2, which has been well received by many users for its high-dimensional total balance such as high running performance, accuracy and supply of parts, and good maintainability, has further evolved! The YZ-2DTM3.1 / CAL3.1 will be upgraded to new
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 17, 2021, 11:39 a.m. View Comments
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    Echols Joins Power Star
     Power Star has announced that Tyrone Echols will be joining the team to run the servos in 2022.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 17, 2021, 11:22 a.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics Weekly Stats [11/10 - 11/17]
     The second weekend in a row of over 12,000 entry weeks took place this past weekend in November. #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 23, 2021, 11:25 a.m. View Comments
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    Meet HB Racing: Torrance Deguzman
     This episode of Meet HB Racing focuses in on the man behind the designs of the World Championship winning HB cars.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 17, 2021, 3:39 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Drake Talks Fixing Carburetor [VIDEO]
     Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake shows how to fix a sticky carburetor.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 16, 2021, 11:51 a.m. View Comments
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    New Ruddog Metric Tools and Body Reamer
     The ever-growing Ruddog Products range now includes a selection of essential tools required for building and maintaining a 1/10th scale kit with hex hardware.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 16, 2021, 12:07 p.m. View Comments
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    New Exotek B6.3 Aluminum Idler Gear
     Exotek has released a new hard anodized 7075 alloy 39T idler gear for the B6.3 B6.2 etc laydown gear boxes.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 16, 2021, 12:23 p.m. View Comments
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    The Dirt Racing 2022 Silver State Black Friday Entry Sale
     The 2022 Silver State discount entries are now available.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 16, 2021, 5:13 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Diehard RC Versus PDX Underground Interstate Series Round 1 Recap
     This past weekend two of the largest carpet racing programs in the Northwest collaborated and started the 1st Annual Interstate Series.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 16, 2021, 11:33 a.m. View Comments
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    New Team Magic Transmitter and Receiver
     Team Magic has released a new transmitter and receiver for use in surface applications.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 16, 2021, 11:55 a.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Hazard 1.9" Aluminum Wheels
     JConcepts has transformed the popular Hazard wheel into an aluminum and multi-material combination design that has a vibe like no other for 1.9" crawler applications.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 16, 2021, 12:13 p.m. View Comments
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    2021 Alabama Manufacturer Shootout Results
     The 2021 Alabama Manufacturer Shootout is complete, check out how all the podiums played out.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 22, 2021, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

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