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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 Serpent 990R 1/8th Nitro On-Road Kit
    The Serpent Viper 990R is the ultimate 1/8th racing platform. Built on the highly successful 990 EVO, the 990R meticulously improves performance, quality and ease of use.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 12, 2025, 7:34 p.m. View Comments
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    New Mon-Tech Racing LC-2 Group C Body
    Mon-Tech Racing is proud to introduce a historic and legendary body shell that will thrill every motorsport enthusiast: the LC-2, a faithful replica of the iconic Group C race cars.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 12, 2025, 7:11 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated Reflex 14B Classic
    Team Associated has been at the leading edge of off road for over 40 years and proud to introduce the 1:14 scale Reflex 14B Classic Kit 4WD electric buggy.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 12, 2025, 7:26 p.m. View Comments
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    New Factory Team B84 Aluminum Steering Bellcranks
    Factory Team is proud to introduce the new RC10B84 aluminum steering bellcranks in blue.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 12, 2025, 7:38 p.m. View Comments
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    New Ruddog Racing RXB Blinky Speed Control
    The RUDDOG Racing RXB starts with a new connector and case layout that makes clean builds effortless.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 12, 2025, 7:19 p.m. View Comments
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    New Raw Speed Triumph 1/8th Buggy Tire
    The Raw Speed Triumph is a tighter tread pattern for smoother tracks, light dust, and longer mains. These have shown to have a longer wear life with good drive and steering.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 11, 2025, 5:30 p.m. View Comments
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    New Custom Works Rocket 5.1 Late Model Kit
    Based off of several generations of Championship winning Rocket chassis' the all new Rocket 5.1 is Custom Works' first hybrid chassis kit offering all the needed options for both high bite and loose dirt rubber tire tracks all in one box.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 11, 2025, 12:44 p.m. View Comments
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    Team Xray XB4'26 Full Presentation
    Team Xray has released the full presentations for the 2026 XB4 dirt and carpet edition 1/10th scale 4wd buggies.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 11, 2025, 5:18 p.m. View Comments
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    1/8th Electric Clutch Systems With The Drake [VIDEO]
    This week Adam Drake talked about the 1/8th electric clutch options and how to go about using them.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 11, 2025, 5:08 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 Alabama Manufacturer Shootout Podiums
    Check out all of the podiums from the 2025 Alabama Manufacturers Shootout put on by Racetime Entertainment in Cullman, Alabama.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 11, 2025, 12:55 p.m. View Comments
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    New Avid RC Small Bearing/Parts Cleaner
    This Avid RC cleaner system is great for cleaning your bearings and small parts without having to carry around a sonic cleaner with you.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 11, 2025, 5:22 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity IFB8 Wing Angle Adjustor
    Infinity has released an angled insert for their wing mount on the IFB8 to allow for greater adjustability of wing angle.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 10, 2025, 8:27 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts P2X LD3 Body
    P2X is designed for additional rear downforce and developed with our professional racing team to have better rear grip, more balance, and a new ace for outdoor track conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 10, 2025, 8:17 p.m. View Comments
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    New Wheeler Innovative Notions 5mm Bullet Receiver Pack Charge Block
    Introducing the new Wheeler Innovative Notions onboard charge block available now for Tekno and Sworkz Nitro vehicles with more models to follow.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 10, 2025, 8:38 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Saxo Touring Car Tire Inserts
    Team Saxo has announced their new product TS01213, which are inserts for touring car tires available in 3 different thicknesses.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2025, 3:24 p.m. View Comments
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    New Boost RC Echo F1 Bodyshell
    The Echo F1 is a 1/10 scale Formula 1 RC body shell, designed from the ground up using advanced CAD technology and produced in high-quality 0.7 mm Lexan.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2025, 3:33 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts P2X B7 Body
    P2X is designed for additional rear downforce and developed with our professional racing team to have better rear grip, more balance, and a new ace for outdoor track conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2025, 3:40 p.m. View Comments
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    New Factory Team On-Road Tools
    Factory Team proudly introduces new tools for on-road use.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2025, 4:03 p.m. View Comments
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    New ProTek RC Off-Road Wheels
    ProTek RC is pleased to release their new line of 1/10 and 1/8 scale racing wheels designed and engineered to deliver precision, durability, and performance.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2025, 4:07 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated RC12L On-Road Kit
    The most thoroughly engineered and purpose-built 1:12 scale car ever developed by Team Associated, the RC12L won the IFMAR World Championship in its first year of competition.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2025, 3:53 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity Speciale Aluminum Hub Carriers
    Infinity is excited to introduce their new aluminum hub carrier for the #SPEC1ALE: precision-crafted in Japan for superior accuracy, rigidity, and performance.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2025, 3:59 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts XB2 P2X Body
    P2X is designed for additional rear downforce and developed with our professional racing team to have better rear grip, more balance, and a new ace for outdoor track conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2025, 3:14 p.m. View Comments
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    Excelerate Signs Payne and Williams
    eXcelerate RC is proud to announce the signing of Ollie Payne and Morgan Williams of the United Kingdom.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2025, 3:10 p.m. View Comments
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    New Hudy Carbon Tire Sticks
    Hudy has released carbon tire sticks for storage of off-road tires that fits 4mm/5mm holes.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2025, 3:04 p.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [10/25 - 11/5]
    Indoor season is in full swing with electric 1/10th off-road and on-road taking up over 40% of this week's entries. Check out all of the stats here! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2025, 3:20 p.m. View Comments
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    New Ruddog 1/10th and 1/8th On-Road Starter Box
    The RUDDOG 1/10 & 1/8 Nitro Onroad Starter Box is a strong and reliable pit tool for 1/10 and 1/8 nitro on-road cars.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2025, 7:48 p.m. View Comments
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    Deans Vs. Bullet Plugs With The Drake [VIDEO]
    This week Adam Drake shows the differences between using bullet plugs and deans plugs in 1/8th Scale Electric Racing.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2025, 7:44 p.m. View Comments
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    New Nova Engines BK27 Burak Kilic Edition Engine
    From the synergy between Burak Kilic and the Nova Engines R&D team comes the BK27, a Limited Edition engine crafted to push performance further. Lighter. Faster. More precise.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2025, 8 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity IF14 Speciale One Piece Top Deck
    Designed to deliver stable traction and precise handling across a wide range of track conditions, this one-piece top deck is specially developed for the IF14 SPECIALE.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2025, 7:26 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 Trackside Hobbies Team Associated Race Results
    Trackside Hobbies hosted their annual Team Associated race this past weekend, check out all the podiums from the 225+ entry event!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 3, 2025, 9:10 p.m. View Comments
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    New SMJ Racing Teflon Chassis Tape
    SMJ Racing has released a thin 0.08mm Teflon chassis protection sheet designed to be applied to the underside of touring cars and 1/12 scale racing car chassis.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 3, 2025, 8:46 p.m. View Comments
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    New Hudy 1/8th Scale Strike Wing
    The HUDY Strike Wing is a competition-level 1/8 off-road wing engineered for maximum stability, durability, and performance.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2025, 6:36 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated RC10 American Custom Semitruck 6x6 Kit
    Team Associated are excited to introduce the RC10 American Custom Semitruck 6x6 Metallic Kit, a groundbreaking addition to our lineup that combines innovation with high-performance design.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2025, 6:45 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 ROAR Paved Nationals Results
    The 2025 ROAR Paved Nationals were hosted this past weekend by Cen-Cal Speedway, check out all of the podiums and the new national champions here.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2025, 7:39 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Big Cheese and Firestorm Full Cleat MT Tires
    JConcepts has released two new monster truck tire options in the form of the Big Cheese and the Firestorm Full Cleat.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2025, 6:13 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts 3DP Carpet Tires
    Straight out of the JConcepts 3rd dimension, the 3DP tire designed and developed for carpet off-road racing is a new winner in the line-up.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2025, 6:28 p.m. View Comments
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    New Serpent 1/24th Mini Spyder Truggy RTR
    The Serpent Mini Spyder Truggy RTR is a small 1/24 ep buggy made of super elastic plastic to absorb shocks well, high-grip off-road wheels and equipped with the finest technology, the vehicle leaves nothing to be desired.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2025, 6:19 p.m. View Comments
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    SC1RCC Salute to Veterans Event Announcement
    SC1RCC in Strongstown, Pennsylvania will hosting their Salute to Veterans 1RC race on November 9th, 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2025, 6:40 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Double Bar 1/10th Scale Buggy Tires
    The next generation of bar tires have arrived equipped and fitted for 1:10th off-road and dirt oval 2.2” wheel combinations. The Double Bar tread pattern has been tested and proven on the 1:8th off-road scene and now makes its way to 1:10th off-road.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2025, 6:50 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Illusion RC10B3 Body
    The RC10B3, one of the longer tenured vehicles in the Team Associated line-up has a new Illuzion body style courtesy of JConcepts.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2025, 5:18 p.m. View Comments
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