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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 Team Associated RC8T3.2 Truggy Kit
     After a successful release of the long-awaited RC8B3.2, the Area 51 engineers took the rest of Team Associated RC8 vehicle platforms to the next level. The result is the RC8T3.2!
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 10, 2020, 4:22 p.m. View Comments
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    X-Treme Carpet Raceway Fall Brawl Announcement
     X-Treme Carpet Raceway is hosting their annual Fall Brawl on October 10th, check out the details here.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 10, 2020, 10:12 a.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [9/2 - 9/9]
     Ever wondered how many people are racing R/C cars in America? Is the hobby growing or declining? Which classes are gaining and losing popularity? With the help of LiveTime Scoring we have the answers in LiveRC's new weekly segment "Industry Analytics
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 16, 2020, 11:35 a.m. View Comments
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    New RC Speed Secrets Titanium Motor Screws and Motor Performance Kits
     Check out the new RC Speed Secrets titanium motor screws and motor performance kits.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 9, 2020, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

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    The Extra Lap Podcast: Joel Johnson
     Joel ‘magic Johnson - The RC Legend joins Martin & Aidan to chat about the 1987 Ifmar worlds, being the Boss of AKA and coming back to racing with 1/8 Nitro onroad on this week's Extra Lap Podcast.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 9, 2020, 12:03 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2020 1/10th Scale Nitro Greek National Results
     Last weekend the Greek nationals for the 1/10 nitro class was held at FanatixRacingTrack, find the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 9, 2020, 10:54 a.m. View Comments
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    New XAct RC Affix CA Premium Tire Glue
     XactRC’s new AFFIX CA Premium Tire Glue was developed and tested for today’s new rubber tires to bond quickly with the best adhesion.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 9, 2020, 10:37 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Infinity IF14-II Upgrade Parts
     Creation Model has released a bunch of new Infinity IF14-II parts including weight sets and fan mounts.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 9, 2020, 11:54 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Drake Driving The MBX8 Eco at Thunder Alley [VIDEO]
     Check out Adam Drake driving his Mugen Seiki MBX8 Eco Team Edition at Thunder Alley Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2020, 10:49 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2020 Pro-Line Surf City Classic Results
     Check out some of the results from the 2020 Pro-Line Surf City Classic from OCRC Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2020, 11:13 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Unprofessionals: Making The Best of It
     This year has been rough, no doubt about it, but as a group or collective we have done some really cool things and done our best to support our friends in need.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 17, 2020, 10:23 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Kolbel is 2020 Austrian F1 Champion
     Rene Kolbel is the 2020 Austrian Champion with the XRAY X1 F1 kit.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2020, 10:35 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Sworkz Signs Rayan Medjoubi
     Sworkz are happy to announce that French Top pilot Rayan Medjoubi is joining our 1/8 factory team for the next years.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2020, 10:14 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Baruffolo Wins The 2020 HotRace Cup
     Marco Baruffolo took the win at the 2020 HotRace cup, check out the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2020, 10:03 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Talk It Up Tuesday: Joel Johnson
     This week we caught up with Joel Johnson, former world champion and part owner of AKA Products, for a Talk It Up Tuesday interview!
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2020, 12:37 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Donathen RC 2S-6S Balance Charge Lead
     Donathen RC has just released a new universal 2s-6s balance charge lead.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2020, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Dirtburners Driver Stand Rebuild GoFundMe
     St. Louis Dirtburners has unfortunately lost their driver stand due to a fire that was outside of their control. Click here to find all the information on how to help.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2020, 2:43 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated Octalock Spur Gears and Slipper Pads
     The new Octalock spur gears, launched with the RC10B74.1 buggy, introduces the latest spur gear design from Team Associated. In addition to the octagon shape, each pad has eight locking tabs that engage with the spur gear for maximum security and lon
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 8, 2020, 1:21 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Haheim Grabs The Norwegian Cup Stock TC Title
     The Norwegian Cup race was held at the upgraded facility in Lørenskog. Nikko Haheim grabbed the win in stock touring car.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 7, 2020, 10:06 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New X-Partz Storage Solution Boxes
     X-Factory UK is furthering their line of X-Partz by adding a complete line of storage containers and boxes for sorting and storing parts and tools.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 7, 2020, 9:35 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Bittydesign MP10e Vision Body
     Bittydesign is now releasing the Vision body for the Kyosho MP10e electric platform.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 7, 2020, 10:32 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Infinity USA World Championship T-Shirt
     You can now order the Team Infinity USA edition world championship t-shirt. Check out all the information here.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 7, 2020, 10:24 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New VP Pro Striker Evo SC Tire
     VP-PRO has added to its extensive tire range, with the 1/10 Short Course Striker Evo.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 7, 2020, 9:53 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ran Out of Talent: Episode 59
     Tonight Joe and Ryan talk about results, and the new Tracks in Blooming Prairie Minnesota and Otsego Minnesota on the Ran Out of Talent Podcast.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 7, 2020, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New OS Ronda Drake Edition Engine
     Check out the new Ronda Drake edition pink OS Engine based on the popular Adam Drake II specs.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 4, 2020, 9:01 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Infinity IF18 Brass Battery Plate
     Creation Model has released a new Infinity IF18 brass battery plate that concentrates the weight in the center of the car body and increases the chassis rigidity which achieves higher driving stability.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 4, 2020, 9:05 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Flashback Friday: 2020 Chili Bowl Mains
     January already feels like a very long time ago, enjoy the A-main event action from the 2020 RC Chili Bowl.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 11, 2020, 11:54 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    JConcepts Mugen Challenge Highlight Video
     JConcepts has released their highlight video from the very popular Mugen Challenge this year, follow the link to watch the video!
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 4, 2020, 9:12 a.m. View Comments

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    Ultimate Racing M5S 5 Port Engine
     Ultimate Racing is proud to announce the all new Ultimate Racing M5S 5-Port Long stroke racing engine. The engine is being brought into North American markets through Beach RC.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 4, 2020, 11:57 a.m. View Comments
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    New Nathobuilds Ride Height Blocks
     Nathobuilds have now released their own version of the popular ride height style blocks. Check out all the information here.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2020, 10:19 a.m. View Comments
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    New X-Factory X-Partz Tubez
     X-Factory UK is releasing a bunch of new products under the X-Partz brand. One of the first is the new 'Tubez' which are a simple and easy storage tool for a variety of different things.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2020, 10:09 a.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity IF15 OS Specific Engine Mount
     These Creation Model engine mounts are specially designed for the O.S.12 engine to fit in the Infinity IF15. They are lowered and allow the engine crankcase to sit right at the chassis level contributing to a lower center of gravity.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2020, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Saunders Joins Sworkz Junior Factory Team
     Dylan Saunders has joined the Sworkz UK and junior factory teams for the foreseeable future.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2020, 12:39 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Trinity White Carbon LCG 4S 5500mah Pack
     Team Trinity has just released the new 4S LCG 5500mah White Carbon pack. Lowering the center of gravity has been the name of the game for a while and is now moving into the 1/8th scale market.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2020, 9:59 a.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [7/26 - 8/2]
     Ever wondered how many people are racing R/C cars in America? Is the hobby growing or declining? Which classes are gaining and losing popularity? With the help of LiveTime Scoring we have the answers in LiveRC's new weekly segment "Industry Analytics
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 10, 2020, 10:39 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Reds Racing Z8 Pro Gen2 ESC
     Reds Racing has announced the newest in their line of competition ESCs with the new and improved Z8 Pro Gen2 1/18th scale ESC.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 3, 2020, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2020 JConcepts Event Update
     JConcepts would like to provide an update on the following events scheduled through the end of the year. Some events are canceled due to Covid-19 concerns or locally governed standards being more restricted on public gatherings. Other events as indic
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 2, 2020, 10:40 a.m. View Comments
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    New Nathobuilds Aluminum/Carbon Tool Stand
     Nathobuilds has released a new aluminum/carbon fiber tool stand which can be easily taken apart and includes a parts tray.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 2, 2020, 11 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    GS Hobby 2nd Annual Walking Dead Announcement
     Click here to find the flyer and some extra information regarding the 2020 Walking Dead race at the GS Hobby.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 2, 2020, 11:35 a.m. View Comments
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    Estonian Off-Road Racing Series Round 3 Results
     The third event of the 2020 Estonian Off-road Racing Series took place at LaitseRallipark this past weekend, find the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 2, 2020, 10:54 a.m. View Comments

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