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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 Donathen RC Cayote X5 Discharge Box
     Donathen RC now makes discharger banks for the Cayote X5 Charger.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 14, 2026, 11:06 a.m. View Comments
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    2026 Silver State Nitro Challenge Podiums
     Check out the podiums photos from the 2026 Silver State Nitro Challenge courtesy of JConcepts.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 14, 2026, 4:51 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Saxo 1/10th Scale Touring Car Tires
     Team Saxo has released their newest 1/10 Touring Car Rubber Tires designed for top-tier performance and reliability.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 14, 2026, 11 a.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated B7.1 2wd Buggies
     Team Associated has been at the leading edge of 1:10 scale 2WD off road for over 40 years, starting with the original RC10 and are proud to introduce the RC10B7.1 & RC10B7.1D.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 14, 2026, 4:28 p.m. View Comments

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    Drake Talks Flash Point Fuel Guns [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake shares some tips and tricks about the Flash Point Fuel Gun in this week's video.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 14, 2026, 10:54 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Top25RC Rankings Post 2026 Silver State
     Check out the updated Top25RC Ranking list following the 2026 Silver State Nitro Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 14, 2026, 11:18 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Pro1RC Dirt-02V3 Tread Pattern
     Pro1RC has released their new Dirt-02V3 tread pattern for 1/8th scale off-road buggy applications.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 14, 2026, 10:50 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    9th Annual NW Stock Nationals Podium
     This Saturday was the 9th running of the NW Stock Championship at PDX RC Raceway. Check out all the podiums here.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 14, 2026, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

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    Primal RC Performance Brand Introduction
     Peach State Hobbies is proud to announce their new in house brand. Primal Performance RC specializes in bearings and more products coming soon.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 13, 2026, 5:29 p.m. View Comments
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    Cadworx Development Pit Caddy 2.0
     Introducing CADWORX Development's PIT DADDY V2, after one year of consistent development and customer feedback, they have decided to create a second generation.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 13, 2026, 7:42 p.m. View Comments
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    2026 Desert Classic Entries Open
     Entries are now open for the 2026 Desert Classic hosted by Hobby Action RC Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 13, 2026, 5:06 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Zoo Racing Hyena LMH 190mm Body
     ZooRacing presents the Hyena, the second hypercar body designed for the next generation of touring car racing.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 13, 2026, 5:14 p.m. View Comments

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    New Infinity CFRP IF8B Shock Towers
     The 5mm thick CFRP material improves the mounting angle of the Infinity IF8B Shocks gaining more precise cornering and improved rear stability.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 13, 2026, 7:38 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Pietsch Joins Infinity Technical Department
     Infinity is pleased to welcome Robert Pietsch, who officially joins their organization to support technical department.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 13, 2026, 5:18 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Orlowski Signs With Hot Race
     Hot Race is super happy to have World Champion, Michal Orlowski, for 2026 season.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 7, 2026, 4:18 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Upgrade RC Losi Micro Big Bore Shocks
     UpGrade RC is pleased to announce front and rear Big Bore High Performance shocks for the Losi Micro-B and Micro-T now available at AMainHobbies.com or your local hobby shop.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 7, 2026, 6:35 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Cavalieri Signs With Alpha Plus
     Alpha Plus is excited to announce that World Champion Ryan Cavalieri has officially joined the Alpha Plus factory team as a driver for the 2026 season and beyond.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 7, 2026, 4:27 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Cavalieri Signs With Hitec
     Hitec is thrilled to announce the signing of world-renowned driver, Ryan Cavalieri.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 7, 2026, 4:11 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    RC10 B84 Edition Unboxing With Spencer Rivkin [VIDEO]
     This week check in with Spencer Rivkin as he unboxes the new RC10 edition B84 kit.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 6, 2026, 8:36 p.m. View Comments
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    New Factory Team Vertical Ball-Stud Mounts, Overdrive Gears, Aluminum Diff Inserts
     Factory Team has released overdrive gears and a vertical rear ball-stud mount for the B84, and aluminum diff-height inserts for the B7.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 6, 2026, 8:25 p.m. View Comments

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    Bernadzik Joins Hot Race
     Hot Race is super happy to have in their family a top Australian driver, Alex Bernadzik. for 2026/2027 seasons.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 6, 2026, 8:43 p.m. View Comments
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    Hobbywing General Settings and Adjustments With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Check out the Hobbywing XR8 Pro G3 ESC settings Adam Drake uses and adjustments he makes for different track conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 6, 2026, 8:16 p.m. View Comments
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    New RC Discharger Tire Break-In Machine
     The RC Tire Break-in Machine transforms your workflow, making tire preparation significantly faster, easier, and—most importantly—consistent.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 6, 2026, 8:09 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Champlin Joins Flysky RC
     Broc Champlin has joined Flysky RC for 2026 starting at this past weekends Clash of Champions.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 5, 2026, 2:14 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Xray Carbon Upper Front Bumper Holder
     Team Xray has released a new X4 Carbon upper front bumper holder for the new uni bulkheads.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 5, 2026, 2:01 p.m. View Comments
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    2026 Clash of Champions Results
     This past weekend the 2026 racing season kicked off with the annual Clash of Champions hosted by Hoosier RC Hobbyplex, check out the podiums here.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 5, 2026, 5:32 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts 1/8th Truggy Injection Molded Front Wing
     JConcepts unveiled a new option part for the 1:8th truggy classes during the 2025 racing season. The new injection molded front wing is lightweight, has an uncompromised design with an exclusive JConcepts fit and finish.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 5, 2026, 1:57 p.m. View Comments
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    Cavalieri Joins Hot Race Tires
     Hot Race is super happy to add to their family an RC legend and former World Champion, Ryan Cavalieri, for 2026/2027 seasons.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 5, 2026, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

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    New Whitz Racing Wideopen 1/10th Tires
     Whitz Racing is ready to release their next loose dirt 1/10th scale 2.2" tire for off-road and oval racing with the Wideopen tires.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 5, 2026, 8:42 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Kaerup Joins Team Savox
     Team Savox is excited to announced that World Champion Marcus Kaerup has joined the team.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 5, 2026, 2:09 p.m. View Comments
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    Beach RC and Dynamic Performance RC Announce Partnership
     BeachRC x Dynamic Performance RC are now partners! By combining their warehouses, shipping networks, and inventories, they are creating a one-stop-shop powerhouse for the RC industry.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 2, 2026, 2:40 p.m. View Comments
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    Boots Signs With GRP Tires
     GRP Tires is excited to announce the signing of Elliott Boots to the factory team for 2026.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 2, 2026, 10:17 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New R1 Wurks R1B Teaser Photos
     R1 Wurks has a 2wd buggy platform on the way and they have shared their first teaser photos of the R1B decked out in dirt trim.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 2, 2026, 2:48 p.m. View Comments
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    Gotzl Partners With Team Exalt
     Team Exalt is proud to officially welcome Max Götzl to the Exalt family for the 2026 racing season.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 2, 2026, 10:10 a.m. View Comments
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    Neumann Signs With WIRC
     WIRC has announced that world champion Jorn Neumann will be joining the team for 2026.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 1, 2026, 4:49 p.m. View Comments
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    Butterfield Joins Team Associated
     Bryce Butterfield has announced that he will be joining the Team Associated Team for 2026 to race the TC8 as well as doing some off-road events.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 1, 2026, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Talon Henley Joins Matrix Tires
     Talon Henley has joined Matrix Tires for 2026.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 1, 2026, 4:36 p.m. View Comments
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    Haatanen Runs Ruddog Electronics
     Following his joining of RUDDOG Distribution as a full-time employee in early 2025, Joona will now be running the full range of RUDDOG Racing electronics in his Team Associated cars.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 1, 2026, 4:17 p.m. View Comments
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    Moran Joins Team Powers USA
     TeamPowers USA is proud to announce Sammy Moran has joined the 2026 Race Team of exceptional drivers!
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 1, 2026, 4:24 p.m. View Comments
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    Burak Kilic Signs With JConcepts
     Burak Kilic announced via his social media that he will be racing for JConcepts in 2026.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 31, 2025, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

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