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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 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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    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 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 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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    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 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 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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    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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    New JConcepts S35-4 Evo Turnbuckles
    Jconcepts now has the Fin Titanium Turnbuckles for the Sworkz S35-4 Evo kits.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2025, 5:32 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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    New Redcat Racing Ascent-32 Micro Crawler
    Redcat is proud to announce the release of the Ascent-32, an all-new 1:32 scale ready-to-run (RTR) micro crawler that brings the excitement of rock crawling to any space, at an unbeatable price of just $79.99.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2025, 5:51 p.m. View Comments
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    New Mugen Seiki MRX7 1/8th Scale Nitro On-Road Kit
    Mugen Seiki is pleased to introduce the new generation of the 1/8 on-road racing car MRX7.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2025, 5:38 p.m. View Comments
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    New Hobbywing XR10 Pro Legacy Speed Control
    Hobbywing is really to release the XeRun XR10 Pro Legacy ESC, built with a competition-grade core for unmatched processing power, response, and precision.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2025, 5:25 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Overdose 1/8th Buggy Tire
    The JConcepts Overdose tire is all business, made for high-competition racing, extreme conditions with a large amount of grip.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2025, 5:44 p.m. View Comments
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    Adrenaline Raceway: TLR Typhon Race Prep Series Episode 5 [VIDEO]
    Adrenaline Raceway's Jacob Hardison took his race tuned Typhon out to see if he could compete with his region's best drivers. Check out what he found in episode 5 of their TLR Typhon Race Prep Series.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2025, 6:02 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity 10mm Droop Blocks
    Infinity is happy to introduce their new droop blocks for all 10mm gauges available on the market.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2025, 6:18 p.m. View Comments
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    Wrapping and Mounting The JConcepts Razor Wing With The Drake [VIDEO]
    Adam Drake took time this week to show how he wraps and mounts his JConcepts Razor wings.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2025, 6:28 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 MSM Southern Showdown Round 4 Results
    MSM Southern Showdown round 4 was supposed to be Shaws Rc Track but moved last minute to Thornhill Racing Circuit with bad weather. Find all the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2025, 7:03 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts 1/10th 4wd Front Wings
    ront wings are not a new concept; however, they are new to the latest generation of 4wd off-road buggies such as the XB4 2025 | 2026, Cat PB, and B84.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2025, 6:29 p.m. View Comments
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    New Wheeler Innovative Notions MIP T-Handle Option
    If you’re struggling to get a solid hold on your MIP Wrench for that perfect tightness, this T-Handle is the solution.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2025, 6:24 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 Beach RC Masters of Dirt Results
    The 2025 Beach RC Masters of Dirt hosted by Hobby Action RC Raceway is in the books, check out all the podiums here from the event held over the weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2025, 7:41 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts B7 Aluminum Battery Holder Set
    The JConcepts swing operated battery retainer is designed for simplicity, adjustability, and quick battery changes.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2025, 6:20 p.m. View Comments
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    New Hudy Universal Zipped Bag
    The HUDY Universal Zipped Hand Bag provides a professional and stylish solution to not only lexan bodyshell transportation, but also perfectly fits a wide range of parts & accessories.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2025, 7:37 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Cat PB S2 and F2 Bodies
    JConcepts has released the popular F2 and S2 body styles for the new Cat PB 4wd buggy platform.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2025, 7:27 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Cat PB P2 and S15 Bodies
    JConcepts has released the popular P2 and S15 body styles for the new Cat PB 4wd buggy platform.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2025, 7:44 p.m. View Comments
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    New Mon-Tech Racing Walkyria LMH Bodies
    The Mon-Tech Racing LMH body line expands with a brand new model: introducing the all-new Walkyria, designed to stand out both on and off the track!
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2025, 4:36 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray XB8 Aluminum Lower Servo Saver Arm
    Team Xray has released an aluminum servo saver lower arm for the XB8 which improves durability and increases steering.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2025, 4:57 p.m. View Comments
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    New Hudy 40mm Aluminum Fan
    Hudy has released a new stylish and reliable 40mm cooling fan for all RC vehicles with a CNC-machined and laser engraved frame.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2025, 4:49 p.m. View Comments
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    New ProTek RC Twist Lock Adjustable Bullet Plugs
    Upgrade your power connection with the ProTek RC Twist Lock Adjustable Bullet Plug Grips — engineered for secure fit, better contact, lower resistance, and maximum connection efficiency, all wrapped in bold anodized style.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2025, 7:32 p.m. View Comments
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    New MTTR Aluminum TRF F104 Chassis
    Designed for the TAMIYA TRF F104, MTTR has released this 2.0mm aluminum chassis in black that delivers enhanced chassis stiffness, providing superior stability and precise handling.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2025, 4:44 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 JConcepts INS Finals and Series Results
    Just over 250 entries showed up at Hoosier RC Raceway to compete in the final round of the 2025 JConcepts Indoor National Series! Find the podiums and overall series results here.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2025, 5:11 p.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics Weekly Stats [10/16 - 10/23]
    This week saw over 15,000 entries in the #LiveTimeScoring system with the largest genre being 1/10th scale off-road, find out more here! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2025, 5:14 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts RC10 1989 Stealth Car Protector Body
    Debuted at the 2025 Team Associated Vintage Championship, the Protector body for the RC10 1989 Stealth car was a hit in the hands of Ryan Maifield.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2025, 5 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts RM2 Retro No Apologizes Shirt
    The time has come for the product under the careful eye of Ryan Maifield to have a retro-inspired JConcepts T-shirt in the lineup.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2025, 4:52 p.m. View Comments
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    New Flash Point 1/8th Off-Road Inner Arm Supports
    Flash Point R/C Inner Front Arm Sleeves support the inner front for your nitro and electric buggy. They can be used on the MBX8R, MBX8, MBX7R, MBX7, and MBX6 models.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 21, 2025, 5:45 p.m. View Comments
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    Tuning Anti-Squat With The Drake [VIDEO]
    Mugen Seiki Racing's Adam Drake talks about Tuning with Anti-Squat in this week's video.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 21, 2025, 5:40 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Yokomo MS2.0 Aluminum Chassis Touring Car Kit
    The newly introduced Team Yokomo MS2.0 with an aluminum chassis specification is perfect for the touring car racing scene as the indoor season begins.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 21, 2025, 5:56 p.m. View Comments
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    Boom Graphics Reintroduces Customizable Sticker Sheets
    Introducing the all-new BOOM Sticker Builder App where you can build your sticker sheet in real time.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 20, 2025, 4:14 p.m. View Comments
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    New Powerstar Sleeve Extraction Tools
    Powerstar has introduced their new Sleeve Extractor Tool, available in 3 options, PS-401-16.2 is designed for 1/8 off-road engines, PS-401-16.0 is designed for 1/8 on-road engines and PS-401-13.6 is designed for 1/10 engines.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 20, 2025, 4:20 p.m. View Comments
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    2026 JConcepts Off-Road Jam Announcement
    One of the Midwest’s most anticipated R/C racing traditions returns this winter as the 2026 JConcepts Offroad JAM, hosted by Garrison Race Company (GRC), takes over Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri, January 23–25, 2026.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 20, 2025, 4:28 p.m. View Comments
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