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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 Xray 4-Shoe Clutch Shoes
     Xray has released new medium and hard clutch shoes for the 4-shoe clutches that are used with the XB8, XT8, and GTX8 cars and trucks.
    Tyler Hooks March 30, 2020, 10:35 a.m. View Comments
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    This Shirt Supports My Track: SR Racing/Brian Kinwald Buggy Bid Ends Tonight
     The bidding for the special edition Spencer Rivkin/Brian Kinwald buggy supporting the This Shirt Supports My Track program ends tonight at 6:30PM CST tonight. Check the article for more information.
    Tyler Hooks March 30, 2020, 4:24 p.m. View Comments
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    Ran Out of Talent: Episode 48
     This week on the Ran Out of Talent Podcast, Joe and Ryan talk about current projects, where RC will be after the quarantine ends, Joe being done with Facebook "waffle" pages, and they got side tracked a lot during listener questions.
    Tyler Hooks March 30, 2020, 10:30 a.m. View Comments
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    A State of RC: Elliott Boots
     Welcome back to a state of rc, this week with Elliot Boots locked down in Italy We get the low down on how the Corona virus is affecting Italy and the real story that you are not seeing on the news.
    Tyler Hooks March 30, 2020, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

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    This Shirt Supports My Track: $100,000 Officially Raised
     The This Shirt Supports My Track program has officially raised over $100,000 and the first round of payments are starting to reach tracks as this is being typed.
    Tyler Hooks March 30, 2020, 4:05 p.m. View Comments
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    All 2020 IFMAR World Championships Postponed
     All the 2020 IFMAR World Championship events will be postponed with the dates for the events to be rescheduled not yet set.
    Tyler Hooks March 28, 2020, 9:23 p.m. View Comments
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    This Shirt Supports My Track: Spencer Rivkin Auction
    Bid for a chance to win a buggy built by Spencer Rivkin and Brian Kinwald with the proceeds going to the This Shirt Supports My Track initiative.
    Tyler Hooks March 27, 2020, 8:52 p.m. View Comments
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    LiveRC Watch Party: 2016 IFMAR World Championship Main
     Today at 6:30 CST is the next LiveRC watch party. This time we are showing our coverage of the 2016 IFMAR World Championships main final from RC Tracks of Las Vegas.
    Tyler Hooks March 27, 2020, 10:36 a.m. View Comments

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    Amped Up Factory Xtreme Event Announcement
     Check out the flyer for the Amped Up Factory Xtreme off-road race hosted by SDORC and Spirit Controlled RC. The race is on May 31st and racing starts at 10:30.
    Tyler Hooks March 27, 2020, 11:57 a.m. View Comments
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    Team Losi Racing Q&A Replay [VIDEO]
     Check out a replay of the Live Q&A from TLR yesterday with newly appointed team manager Thomas Tran, Dakotah Phend, and Scott Cramer.
    Tyler Hooks March 27, 2020, 10:30 a.m. View Comments
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    New Ruddog Distribution R2090 and R2100 Pipe Combos
     RUDDOG Distribution have introduced their all-new R2090 and R2100 tuned exhaust pipe sets for 1/8th off-road applications.
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2020, 10:51 a.m. View Comments
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    New Donathen RC Spektrum Charge Lead
     Donathen RC would like to announce the new Spektrum charge lead, to their extensive charge lead line up.
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2020, 10:25 a.m. View Comments

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    New 2020 Five Seven Designs Prodigy SC Modified Kit
     Five Seven Designs have released their new 2020 Prodigy short course modified kit, check out all the information here.
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2020, 10:34 a.m. View Comments
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    This Shirt Supports My Track: Win Maifield's Last Team Associated B5
     JConcepts has stepped up to support the This Shirt Supports My Track program. As we close into the $75,000 mark JConcepts have said that once we reach $100,000 they will be raffling off Ryan Maifield's last Team Associated B5 to one of the people who
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2020, 4:09 p.m. View Comments
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    Tran Appointed Team Losi Racing Team Manager
     It has been announced in the information for a Live Q&A for TLR that Thomas Tran has been appointed the new Team Manager for Team Losi Racing.
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2020, 10:44 a.m. View Comments
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    Tekno RC Off-Track RC Adventures [VIDEO]
     Joe Bornhorst, Jared Tebo, Jared Wiggins and some of the other Tekno RC drivers have taken to the streets and homemade tracks for some extra fun this week.
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2020, 12:05 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts B74 Aluminum Hub Carriers
     The JConcepts B74 aluminum hub carriers are precision machined to accept the stock AE hub inserts and also the aluminum camber link mount.
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2020, 11:42 a.m. View Comments
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    This Shirt Supports My Track: Welcome the New Sponsors
     We would like to welcome a couple of new sponsors to the This Shirt Supports My Track program. Tekin, RC America, RC1-Racing, Muchmore Yokomo, Fantom, Sworkz, Spencer Rivkin Racing, Avid Racing Concepts, and ROAR have all joined as of today!
    Tyler Hooks March 26, 2020, 5:22 p.m. View Comments
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    The RSRC 4 Wheel Tire Change Challenge [VIDEO]
     Reno Savoya and RSRC are promoting the #4WheelsChallenge during this extra time inside.
    Tyler Hooks March 25, 2020, 10:35 a.m. View Comments
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    New Exotek B74 Steering Parts
     Check out the new Exotek +4 Steering Rack and Steering Crank setup for the B74.
    Tyler Hooks March 25, 2020, 10:47 a.m. View Comments

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    LiveRC Watch Party: 2019 ROAR Nationals Final
     Tonight's video watch party features the 2019 ROAR 1/8th Scale National A-Main from Thornhill Racing Circuit!
    Tyler Hooks March 25, 2020, 5:07 p.m. View Comments
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    New Xray X1'20 Chassis' and Rear Pod
     Xray has offered two new chassis options and a rear pod option for the X1'20.
    Tyler Hooks March 25, 2020, 10:19 a.m. View Comments
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    Pro Amps USA Distribution Announcement
     Pro Amps R/C Products and John Lian (Highvoltage Racing Products) has joined forces to form Pro Amps USA.
    Tyler Hooks March 25, 2020, 10:59 a.m. View Comments
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    ROAR 1/8th Nationals Update
     Check out the ROAR update regarding the 1/8th Nationals and when to sign up.
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2020, 12:06 p.m. View Comments

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    EFRA COVID19 Update
    Check out the EFRA COVID19 update from March 23rd.
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2020, 11:06 a.m. View Comments
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    EBRC Quick Tips: Filling Diffs [VIDEO]
     Elliott Boots has shared some tips and tricks on how to properly fill diffs.
    Tyler Hooks March 24, 2020, 1:07 p.m. View Comments
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    New Xray X12 Rear Wing
     The wider and lighter Xray X12 rear wing improves steering, traction and stability of the car.
    Tyler Hooks March 23, 2020, 11:17 a.m. View Comments
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    New Sworkz S35-4E Announcement
     The SWORKz S35-4E 1/8 Electric is designed for pure racing. The geometry of the car provides optimized corner speed compared with easy handling and maximum traction.
    Tyler Hooks March 23, 2020, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

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    Ran Out of Talent: The Random Call Episode
     This week on the Ran Out of Talent Podcast, Joe calls Zac Donathen, Andrew Mowery, Allan Smith, John Bolten, Sean Genung, and Nick Gabrielson.
    Tyler Hooks March 23, 2020, 10:45 a.m. View Comments
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    Cragg Wins Workshop Championship
     Neil Cragg is the 2019/2020 Workshop Series champion in both 2wd and 4wd as well as the winner of the final round in 2wd. Tommy Hall took the win in 4wd at the final round.
    Tyler Hooks March 23, 2020, 10:51 a.m. View Comments
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    New Donathen RC JST-XH Balance Extensions
     Check out the new Donathen RC Balance Extensions.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2020, 10:34 a.m. View Comments
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    Pilson Steps Down as Reds Racing USA Distributor
     Alex Pilson has made a post stepping down from Reds Racing USA as the American Distributor for Reds Racing.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2020, 10:54 a.m. View Comments

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    Official Team Associated RC8B3.2/3.2e Buggy Announcement
     Team Associated has officially announced the release of the RC8B3.2 and RC8B3.2e electric and nitro buggies.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2020, 5:10 p.m. View Comments
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    AKA Products 1/8th Scale Scribble Information [VIDEO]
     Check out the new AKA Products 1/8th scale Scribble and some extra information about what makes it special.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2020, 5:20 p.m. View Comments
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    The No Name RC Podcast: Seth VanDalen
     The No Name RC Podcast crew caught up with Seth VanDalen this week. Check it out here.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2020, 3:18 p.m. View Comments
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    Team Associated 1/8th Buggy Teasers
     Team Associated is ready to drop teasers about the soon to be released 1/8th buggy from the brand. So far the name is simply RC8 but with time were sure more will come.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2020, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

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    Extra Lap Podcast: Michal Orlowski
     Michal Orlowski drops in to catch up with his good friends Joey & Martin on this week's Extra Lap Podcast.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2020, 10:46 a.m. View Comments
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    New Hudy Hard Case 235x190x75mm
     Check out the new stylish exclusive HUDY Hard Case to carry and protect your equipment.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2020, 3:12 p.m. View Comments
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    Spencer Rivkin's Vlogs: Hobby Room Tour [VIDEO]
     Check out Spencer Rivkin's newest video where he shows you around his hobby room.
    Tyler Hooks March 20, 2020, 10:40 a.m. View Comments
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    New Axial SCX10 III Announcement [VIDEO]
     Check out the Axial SCX10 III announcement video showcasing the new Jeep Rubicon body and accessories.
    Tyler Hooks March 19, 2020, 10:55 a.m. View Comments

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