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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 Hitec RDX4 Mini 100W AC Battery Charger
     Hitec's RDX4 Mini is our latest innovation in radio control battery charging technology designed for the discerning RC enthusiasts. This compact yet powerful charger is set to revolutionize the way you power your devices.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2026, 5:49 p.m. View Comments
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    Adam Drake Talks Engine Maintenance [VIDEO]
     This week Adam Drake took some time to talk engine maintenance including air filters, glow plugs, bearings, and clutch shoes.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2026, 5:24 p.m. View Comments
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    2026 US Masters of Foam Results
     The 2026 US Masters of Foam was held January 16–18, 2026 at Skagit River Raceway in Washington State, USA, featuring a full weekend of competitive indoor carpet racing across six classes, and honoring the late Steve Curry.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2026, 7:46 p.m. View Comments
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    New RC Discharger Regenerative Discharger 2S V3 Air Travel Version
     Built for the Global Racer Traveling to international events is now stress-free. Our Air Travel Version is fully TSA & DOT Compliant, featuring two high-performance batteries (under 100Wh) and an included LiPo Safe Bag for maximum security during tra
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2026, 5:44 p.m. View Comments

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    New Avid RC Precision Spring Batch 2
     The Avid 13mm Precision Springs Batch 2 is finally here. In addition to the restock are the (13dot | 5.05lb | Fronts) and (11dot | 3.00lb | Rears).
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2026, 7:24 p.m. View Comments
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    SMJ Racing Tungsten Balance Weight
     SMJ Racing has released a tungsten balance weight designed for adjusting weight distribution when using a shorty battery in electric touring cars.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2026, 5:36 p.m. View Comments
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    New VP-Pro Universal 1/8th Scale Body
     VP-Pro is excited to announce their universal body shell CB-8021 for 1/8th scale buggy chassis.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2026, 5:30 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Xray 1.2mm X4'26 Hardened Spring Steel Chassis
     Team Xray has released a special 1.2mm thick steel chassis made from world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel material, with unique handling characteristics and outstanding durability for the X4'26.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 20, 2026, 5:54 p.m. View Comments

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    New Hudy Tire Gripper Foam Tire Additive
     Hudy has released a new tire additive especially formulated for foam tires, it comes in an aluminum can with a foam applicator.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 19, 2026, 8:51 a.m. View Comments
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    2026 RC Chili Bowl Results
     This past weekend, the largest dirt oval race of the year took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma in conjunction with the Chili Bowl, The RC Chili Bowl. Over 550 entries showed up to battle it out in the invitational and open classes.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 19, 2026, 10:49 a.m. View Comments
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    2026 Mudboss Shootout Results
     Just over a week ago the Mudboss Shootout took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This was the second year the event was held and it sold out to the 250 entry cap. Check out all the results and the wins here.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 19, 2026, 10:28 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Hudy 1/10th Off-Road Wheel Colors
     Hudy has released new 1/10th scale off-road wheel options in different colors, check it all out here.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 19, 2026, 10:57 a.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
    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
  • 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
    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
  • 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
  • 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
    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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  • Media
    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
    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
  • 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
  • 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

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  • Media
    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
    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
  • 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

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  • 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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    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 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
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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
  • 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
  • Media
    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
  • 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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  • Media
    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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    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
  • Media
    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
  • Media
    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

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