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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 JConcepts 7" Monster Wing With Center Divider
     JConcepts has released a new 7" Monster Wing with a center divider just in time for the upcoming IFMAR World Championships.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 16, 2025, 6:01 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated RC10 4wd Rally Kit
     Bring the golden era of RC racing into the modern age with this rally-bred powerhouse, outfitted with a new aluminum gold tub chassis plate and iconic RC10 livery decal sheet.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 16, 2025, 5:52 p.m. View Comments
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    Different Ways to Set Droop With Ryan Harris [VIDEO]
     In this video Ryan Harris shares three different ways to set or check droop settings.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 16, 2025, 6:10 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts B3/T3 Kingpin Ball-Studs
     The JConcepts titanium kingpin ball-stud is precision machined from titanium material and a direct replacement for the stock component and is compatible with more modern ball-cups.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 16, 2025, 5:39 p.m. View Comments

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    Installing Hobbywing 1/8th ESC and Motors With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Mounting, soldering, and installing a HOBBYWING XR8 Pro G3 and 1900KV motor into a Mugen Seiki MBX8R Eco buggy with Adam Drake.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 16, 2025, 5:33 p.m. View Comments
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    5 Tips To Qualify Better With Jacob Hardison [VIDEO]
     This week Jacob Hardison shares 5 tips to qualify better in his Adrenaline Racing weekly video series.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 16, 2025, 5:45 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Power HD Micro Servo
     Power HD has a new arrival, the 1025PH servo, suitable for 1:24-scale RC cars including mini-drift and micro touring cars.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 15, 2025, 9:35 p.m. View Comments
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    New Powerstar Drift Gyro
     Manufacturer Powerstar has introduced their new product PS-757, a Drift Gyro, encased in high grade aluminum, with 3 color options, Purple, Red and Black.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 15, 2025, 9:25 p.m. View Comments

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    New Wheeler Innovative Notions Sleeve Puller
     This Wheeler Innovative Notions sleeve removal tool for .21 engines makes it easy to remove sleeves for maintenance or part replacement.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 15, 2025, 9:40 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2025 ProTek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge Results
     Check out all of the podiums from the 2025 ProTek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge hosted by St. Louis Dirtburners.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 15, 2025, 9:17 p.m. View Comments
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    New STRC Traxxas HD Series Polished Hinge Pin Kits
     With the introduction of Traxxas’ new HD outer suspension components, STRC updated their legendary hinge-pin kits to match these revised dimensions.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2025, 9:17 p.m. View Comments
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    New ProTek RC Thin Glue
     ProTek RC is adding to its popular line of tire glueing options with PTK-1577 thin viscosity glue.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2025, 8:52 p.m. View Comments

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    New Upgrade RC 1.0" Micro Crawler Tires and Dual-Stage Foams
     UpGrade RC is announcing the release of four new 1.0” micro crawling tires as well as Class 2 dual stage micro rock crawling foam inserts.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2025, 9:23 p.m. View Comments
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    New Revolution Design 7" Ultra High-Downforce Wing
     The Revolution Design 1/10 Ultra High-Downforce Wing (7") is the ultimate choice for off-road racers looking for maximum control in low-grip conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2025, 8:34 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts G Compound Dirt Web 2 1/8th Buggy Tires and Pre-Mounts
     The Dirt Web 2 1/8th Scale Buggy Tires are now available in the G1-G3 Compounds as well as pre-mounted G2 options.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2025, 8:46 p.m. View Comments
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    New Redcat Caprice Classic Hopping Lowrider
     Redcat have reproduced the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, in 1:10 scale, with a solid backbone of their own: the proven LRH285 hopping lowrider chassis.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2025, 8:20 p.m. View Comments

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    New Hudy Team Backpack XL
     Along with your equipment bags, a trip to the track is not complete without your personal belongings. To keep your belongings safe, protected, and close at hand, use the stylish HUDY Backpack XL.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2025, 9:06 p.m. View Comments
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    New Mon-Tech Racing GR-C FWD Body
     Mon-Tech Racing is proud to introduce the latest addition to their body shell lineup: the GR-C, specifically designed for the FWD category.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2025, 8:57 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts G Compound Double Bar 1/8th Buggy Tires and Pre-Mounts
     The Double Bar 1/8th Scale Buggy Tires are now available in the G1-G3 Compounds as well as pre-mounted G2 options.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2025, 9:11 p.m. View Comments
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    New RC Project Diff Washer
     The Diff Washer by RC-Project marks a true step forward in the cleaning of differentials, bearings, and small parts for R/C models.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2025, 8:28 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Team Xray Smaller X12 Composite Spur Gears
     Team Xray has released smaller composite spur gears for the X12 from 60T to 68T.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 10, 2025, 6:01 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [9/3 - 9/10]
     Dirt Oval continues to lead the way in the genre weekly standings for rc car racing in the #LiveTimeScoring system which saw over 14,000 entries in total this past week. Find out what people were racing here. #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 10, 2025, 6:25 p.m. View Comments
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    New R1 Wurks B84 Lightweight Center Differential Cap
     Upgrade your center differential with this R1 Wurks lightweight diff cap. Made from 7075 T6 aluminum and precision-machined for reduced weight, it lowers rotational inertia to boost acceleration, giving stock racers a competitive edge.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 10, 2025, 6:17 p.m. View Comments
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    New PowerStar PS-106 1/8th Buggy Exhaust Pipe System
     Powerstar has released a new pipe and header combination, PS-106, 1/8 Buggy Exhaust Pipe (EFRA 2203). Available in Rainbow, Silver and Ceramic Black options.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 10, 2025, 5:52 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Cavalieri and Levin Confirmed For WCCC
     4 time World Champion and 30 time National champion Ryan Cavalieri is confirmed for the JConcepts West Coast Carpet Championship as well as 5 time national champion, Jovy Levin.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 10, 2025, 6:08 p.m. View Comments
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    New Avid RC Truss 1/10th Scale Off-Road Wheels
     First seen earlier this year, the unique Avid Truss 10th wheels are ready to roll with a full lineup: 2WD fronts in full or slim, 4WD fronts, and rears.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 9, 2025, 8:29 p.m. View Comments
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    Team Associated Temporarily Suspends Distribution Through Horizon Hobby
     In a social media post made this week Team Associated has announced that they are temporarily suspending product supplies to Horizon Hobby. Find the full statement here.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 9, 2025, 7:55 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity Speciale Option Parts
     We are excited to introduce a selection of optional parts designed to boost on-track performance and expand the set-up possibilities of our SPEC1ALE including carbon chassis braces, carbon bulkhead braces, and new lightweight screws.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 9, 2025, 8:21 p.m. View Comments

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    The Drake Talks The New ProTek RC Soldering Station
     This week Adam Drake took some time to talk about the new Soldering Station from ProTek RC. Check out everything he had to say here.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 9, 2025, 8:07 p.m. View Comments
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    New Klinik RC MP11 Front Top Plate and Center Diff Plate
     Klinik RC has released new MP11 Carbon Fiber parts in the form of a new front top brace as well as a center diff plate.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2025, 7:32 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity IF18-3 Suspension Parts
     Infinity has released new flanged low friction balls for the lower shock mounting on the IF18-3 as well as new rear lower arm plates that are thicker than the previous mounts.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2025, 7:22 p.m. View Comments
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    New 1up Racing DirectHex TC8 Hub Axles
     Introducing the 1up Racing DirectHex Hub Axles for the Team Associated TC8 – engineered for racers who demand uncompromising precision and performance.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2025, 7:41 p.m. View Comments

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    New Revolution Design B84 Steering Bellcrank Set
     The Revolution Design B84 Aluminum Bellcrank Set is the perfect upgrade for racers looking to improve the steering system of their Team Associated B84.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2025, 7:26 p.m. View Comments
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    New Wheeler Innovative Notions 7PX/10PX Battery Tray Insert
     Fed up with your radio battery slipping around in your Futaba 7PX or 10PX? The Wheeler Innovative Notions clever insert grabs any battery up to 76x41x17mm firmly in place and still leaves plenty of space for those wires to wiggle freely.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2025, 7:16 p.m. View Comments
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    New Vision Racing B84 -1 Degree C-Block
     Introducing the Vision Racing B84 -1 degree C block, for those putting down the power on high traction surfaces.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 5, 2025, 8:40 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts B84 S2 and F2 Bodies
     Rounding out the B84 body line-up from JConcepts, the team has released the F2 and S2 bodies for the new 4wd platform.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 5, 2025, 8:54 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts B84 S15 and P2 Bodies
     JConcepts has released the popular S15 and P2 bodies for the all new B84 4wd platform.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 5, 2025, 8:37 p.m. View Comments
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    New Revolution Design B84 HD Suspension Mounts
     Revolution Design B84 Aluminium HD Suspension Mounts are the perfect choice for racers looking for maximum strength and precision on their Team Associated B84 buggy.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 5, 2025, 8:47 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray RX8 Composite Rear Uprights
     Team Xray has released optional uprights made from a special graphite composite mixture, which is stiffer and lighter than the kit parts for the RX8.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 4, 2025, 7:19 p.m. View Comments
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    New Factory Team DC10 Magnetic Body Mounts
     All new from Factory Team by Associated Electrics is these high-quality magnetic body mounts for Drift cars.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 4, 2025, 7:15 p.m. View Comments

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