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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
    2025 MSM Southern Showdown Series Round 1 Results
     Check out the podiums from the first round of the 2025 MSM Southern Showdown Series hosted by Thornhill Racing Circuit.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2025, 8:24 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Smoothie 2.0 Blue Compound Tires
     JConcepts has released the popular Smoothie 2.0 1/10th scale buggy tires in the blue compound.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2025, 5:28 p.m. View Comments
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    JConcepts P2 XB8 Body
     JConcepts has released the P2 body for the 2024 and 2025 Team Xray XB8 platform.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 12, 2025, 6:35 p.m. View Comments
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    Tuning With Caster With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to explain how he tunes setup using caster.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 11, 2025, 9:43 p.m. View Comments

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    2025 1up Cup Series R1 Results
     The first round of the inaugural 1up Cup Series was held at Outback Raceway on the grounds of the world-famous Amain Hobbies headquarters in Chico, California.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 11, 2025, 9:53 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray XB8 Center Rear Dogbone
     The Team Xray XB8 Rear Central Dogbone Drive Shaft 111mm is CNC-machined from world-renown HUDY Spring Steel.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 11, 2025, 9:37 p.m. View Comments
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    Greiner Signs With Power HD
     Power HD is thrilled to announce that the world champion Dominic Greiner RC has joined the Power HD team.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 11, 2025, 9:47 p.m. View Comments
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    New Revolution Design Ultra LCG B7 Aluminum Chassis
     Maximum performance starts with the right chassis – the Revolution Design B7 Ultra LCG Chassis takes your vehicle to the next level.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 11, 2025, 10:02 p.m. View Comments

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    New Avid RC Triad Titanium Wing Screws
     Avid Triad Titanium Wing Screws are a minimal design approach for securing your wing in 10th scale off/on-road applications.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 11, 2025, 9:57 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 IFMAR 1/10th Off-Road Worlds Promo Video
     The 2025 IFMAR 1/10 Offroad World Championships is headed down under to the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia! Check out the promo video here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2025, 8:26 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Serpent Viper 990e Evo Kit
     Serpent is proud to announce the release of Serpent Viper 990e EVO 1/8 EP. The Serpent Viper 990E Evo is the successor of the successful 990E.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2025, 7:10 p.m. View Comments
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    New Hobbywing Bandit G4R Motors
     The Hobbywing Xe𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝟒𝐑 motor, the ultimate choice for 𝟏/𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2025, 7:19 p.m. View Comments

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    Hara Races TITC With RC Maker
     RC Maker is so excited to announce the legendary Multiple Japanese and World Champion Atsushi Hara will be competing with his SP1 at TITC!
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2025, 7:30 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray 5-Gear 2wd Transmission Option
     The optional Team Xray 5G Gearbox offers significant handling improvement in medium to high traction conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 10, 2025, 6:55 p.m. View Comments
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    Canas Wins Montpellier GP 2025
     Juan Carlos Canas is the 2025 Montpellier GP winner ahead of Davide Ongaro and Berkan Kilic for the first marque European Nitro race of the year.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 24, 2025, 7:53 p.m. View Comments
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    Team Xray XB8'25 Full Presentation
     The full presentation for the 2025 Team Xray XB8 is now live for viewing.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2025, 7:21 p.m. View Comments

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    Smolnik Signs With Sweep Racing
     Andrew Smolnik has announced that he will be driving for Sweep Racing in 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 6, 2025, 9:02 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Hitec RCD DB951WP Waterproof Brushless Servo
     The DB951WP delivers 528 oz-in @ 7.4 volts of torque with blistering speeds of 0.10 sec/60° @ 7.4 volts, housed in a fully waterproof, CNC-machined aluminum case with hardened steel gears and a brushless motor.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 6, 2025, 8:50 p.m. View Comments
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    New ProTek RC Soldering Iron
     ProTek RC is announcing the release of three new products. Highlighting the launch is the PTK-6700 ProTek RC 80W Digital Professional Soldering Station.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 6, 2025, 9:18 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray Pan Car Side Springs
     The side springs and spring caps feature a straight design to improve side traction and handling.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 6, 2025, 6:05 p.m. View Comments

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    RC Cup Andalucia 2025 Round 1 Results
     The Jaén circuit hosted the first event of the RC Cup Andalucía 2025 in the 1/8 off-road gas category, delivering a spectacular race in which Juan Carlos Canas Carrasco once again demonstrated his supremacy.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 6, 2025, 6:20 p.m. View Comments
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    New ST Racing Concepts 64 Lowrider Parts
     ST Racing Concepts are excited to announce the launch of the first wave of aluminum upgrade parts for the Redcat 64 Lowrider line.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 6, 2025, 9:10 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts P2 MBX8 Body
     The popular JConcepts P2 body design is now available for the Mugen Seiki MBX8 series of buggies.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 5, 2025, 9:19 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [1/29 - 2/5]
     Another week, another 18,500+ RC Entries in the #LiveTimeScoring system. Check out what everyone was racing in the last week! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2025, 9:01 p.m. View Comments

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    New Avid RC B7 Magnesium Idler Shafts
     These B7 Idler Shafts are made out of magnesium and then hollowed out to lose the most weight possible.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 5, 2025, 9:09 p.m. View Comments
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    Coelho Joins RC Discharger
     RC Discharger absolutely thrilled to announce their sponsorship of one of the most exceptional drivers of the past decade, Bruno Coelho, with their cutting-edge Regenerative Dischargers.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 4, 2025, 9:05 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity IF15-2 Lightweight Axles
     Infinity has released a light weight axle for IF15-2 with a hybrid structure of hard-anodized A7075 for the main body and titanium for the axle shaft threads, achieving a high level of strength and weight reduction.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 4, 2025, 9:10 p.m. View Comments
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    Team Associated TC7.2 Re-Release
     With the TC8 coming soon, Team Associated has to bring back the TC7.2 Factory Team Kit for a short time!
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 4, 2025, 9:19 p.m. View Comments

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    New Avid RC 5.5x6mm Titanium Ball Stud -1mm
     The 5.5x6mm -1mm Titanium Ball Studs lower the ball 1mm to offer racers some fine tuning adjustability in all modern AE 10th offroad vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 4, 2025, 9:13 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Drake Talks Carb Rebuilds [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake goes through the steps to rebuild an O.S. carburetor.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 4, 2025, 9:01 p.m. View Comments
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    New Willspeed XB2 O-Ring Style Battery Mount
     Willspeed has released an O-Ring Style Carbon Fiber Battery Mount Set for the Xray XB2.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 3, 2025, 10:16 p.m. View Comments
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    New Reds Racing 721 Superveloce Pro-X Factory Team Engine
     The 721 SUPERVELOCE PRO-X Factory Team engine is here! Designed to reflect the pinnacle of REDS Racing's innovation, this engine is a testament to our team's success and dominance throughout 2024.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 3, 2025, 10:20 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Kyosho RB7.5 2wd Competition Buggy Kit First Look
     Discover the latest evolution of the legendary 1:10 scale Kyosho 2WD racing buggy, The Ultima RB7.5.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 3, 2025, 10:12 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity 1/8th Nitro On-Road Clutch Spring
     Infinity has released a new longer life clutch spring for 1/8th scale nitro on-road racing.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 3, 2025, 9:59 p.m. View Comments
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    New Exotek PzeroR USGT Body
     The legendary multi-national winning body has now been optimized for today's ultra low profile touring car suspensions.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 30, 2025, 8:45 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New GFRP +8mm Laydown Transmission
     GFRP has released a new laydown transmission option with diff height adjustments for their gearbox based dirt oval vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 30, 2025, 9:08 p.m. View Comments

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    New Team Xray X12 1-Piece Carbon Chassis
     The Team Xray X12 carbon 1-piece chassis reduces drag and improves cornering speed.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 30, 2025, 8:50 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Willspeed LD3 5-Gear Transmission
     Willspeed, the home of #5gear is pleased to release their first drop fit 5 gear gearbox casing/conversion on the Schumacher LD3 platform.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 30, 2025, 8:58 p.m. View Comments
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    New Exotek RC 2025 Apparel
     Exotek RC is excited to release their new 2025 T-shirts and hoodies.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 29, 2025, 8:14 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [1/22 - 1/29]
     17,000 plus entries this week in the #LiveTimeScoring system across all the rc racing genres, check out what people raced here! #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 5, 2025, 9:29 p.m. View Comments

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