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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
    Tekno RC Aluminum Servo Horns [VIDEO]
     Check out this Product Video for the new NB48 2.0 Aluminum Throttle Servo Horns from Tekno RC and Tyler Hooks.
    Tyler Hooks March 6, 2020, 10:49 a.m. View Comments
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    Tekno RC Win Report: February 2020
     Check out the Tekno RC win report for February 2020.
    Tyler Hooks March 5, 2020, 4:09 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts B74 Arm Mounts
     JConcepts adds to the amazing line-up of accessories for the B74 with the aluminum A, B, C, and D mount blocks.
    Tyler Hooks March 5, 2020, 4:12 p.m. View Comments
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    LMR Racing 1/8th Scale Brake Balls
     LMR Racing have released new Brake Balls for superior breaking and break handling with 1/8th off-road buggies.
    Tyler Hooks March 5, 2020, 8:58 a.m. View Comments

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    Thayer Extends With Muchmore Racing
     Muchmore is very excited to announce Jake Thayer has just signed a contract extension with the team through 2020.
    Tyler Hooks March 5, 2020, 8:50 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ran Out of Talent: Episode 45
     This week on Ran Out of Talent, Joe and Ryan talked about everything DNC, Dollar Hobbyz allowing sauce on their carpet offroad track, turf racing at the 510, the no prep drag race that happened in Vegas.
    Tyler Hooks March 4, 2020, 9:39 a.m. View Comments
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    Extra Lap Podcast: Trish Neal
     Trish Neal the lead designer of all the Schumacher RC off-road cars talks to the Extra Lap lads.
    Tyler Hooks March 4, 2020, 9:49 a.m. View Comments
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    Hot Race Announces New Compounds
     Hot Race have announced that the compounds used at The Dirt Nitro Challenge by David Ronnefalk and the factory team will be released soon.
    Tyler Hooks March 4, 2020, 11:16 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Drake Talks Swaybar Tuning [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about tuning with sway bars.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 10:30 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2020 RC Pro South Round 1 Results
     Check out all the results from this past weekend's RC Pro 1/8th Scale South Round 1 hosted by Mikes Gulf Coast Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 10:03 a.m. View Comments
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    New Xray High Torque 3-Shoe Flywheel
     The Xray High-Torque lightweight 3-shoe flywheel helps to increase acceleration and improves throttle feeling.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 10:37 a.m. View Comments
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    2020 RC Pro Oval South Round 1 Announcement
     This weekend on March 7th, N-Control will host the first round of the 2020 RC Pro Oval Series for the South Region. Check out all the information here.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 10:46 a.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Mini-T 2.0 Finisher Body
     The Mini-T is back and is now covered with the famed JConcepts Finnisher body.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 9:26 a.m. View Comments
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    New Ruddog P3 Turbo Glow Plug
     The RUDDOG P3 Turbo Glow Plug in Ultra Hot specification is made by the leading manufacturer for model car engines based in Japan.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 9:58 a.m. View Comments
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    New Redcast Wendigo Rock Racer
     Redcat has just released a new 1/10 scale rock racer, the Wendigo. Designed to look and handle like a 1:1 scale rock racer, the Wendigo utilizes solid axles both front and rear. The Wendigo is a purpose built scale rig.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 9:36 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Palsson and Bayer Win Mibosport R5 With Gotzl Winning Championships
     The 5th and final round of Mibosport cup 2019/20 was held last weekend as always in Sport V Hotel Hrotovice. This time the event saw again more than 200 entries.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 9:48 a.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts F2 22X-4 Body
     Designed with aspects learned from the original Finnisher bodies, the F2 provides an even more aggressive look with included details which remain crucial to performance. The JConcepts F2 body is a drop fit for the popular TLR 22X-4 buggy.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 11:15 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ruddog Distribution Welcomes Carsten Keller
     Ruddog Distribution would like to welcome Carsten Keller to the Ruddog team as well as Team Associated team.
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 11:29 a.m. View Comments
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    6th Annual Beans and Cornbread Nationals Announcement
     With winter coming to a close and spring just around the corner, the Oval at Lawton RC Raceway in Lawton, Oklahoma is set to open outdoor racing season in Oklahoma on Saturday, March 14, 2020 with its 6th Annual Beans and Cornbread Spring Nationals t
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 10:57 a.m. View Comments
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    RVRCCC Juniors Make BBC's Blue Peter TV Show
     A couple of the juniors from the RVRCCC club made a guest appearance on the BBC's Blue Peter television show to show off their RC skills!
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 10:44 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Donathen RC 10 and 12 Awg Wire
     Check out the new Donathen RC Leveled Up 10 and 12 awg wire.
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 11:24 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Willspeed TakeOne YZ2 and XB2 Suspension Mounts
     Following on from the success of our Willspeed TakeOne D Suspension Mount for the B6.1/,2 platform Willspeed is now happy to announce the same product for the Yokomo YZ2 and also the Xray XB2 (Both 19 and 20 spec options).
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 11:18 a.m. View Comments
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    New Sworkz RC S12-2 Full Details
     The SWORKz S12-2 1/10 2WD is designed for pure racing. The geometry of the car provides optimized corner speed compared with easy handling on carpet and very high grip tracks.
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 11:06 a.m. View Comments
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    Schumacher RC Atom 2 Carbon Fiber Chassis
     Schumacher RC is pleased to bring you this new Carbon Fiber chassis for the Atom 2 GT12 car.
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 11:34 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Maclan Racing Signs Brandon Rose
     Maclan is very excited to announce that a new US frontrunner, Brandon Rose, has joined Maclan Racing.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 28, 2020, 9:53 a.m. View Comments
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    A State of RC: Chris James
     This week on A State of RC it's Chris James of Nemo and Yokomo, talking about his racing, around Europe and the UK with the occasional trip to the States.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 28, 2020, 9:58 a.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Colt 1.9" Beadlock
     The finishing touch on any scale or crawler truck is the addition of a nice set of wheels. The new Colt wheel by JConcepts is a cleverly designed beadlock alternative for the 1.9” tires that are easy on the budget.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 28, 2020, 9:47 a.m. View Comments
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    New STRC Infraction and Limitless Aluminum Parts
     STRC announces new Aluminum Steering Post Braces, CNC Aluminum Center Brace Mount, and Aluminum Center Diff Mount for the Arrma Limitless and Infraction.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 27, 2020, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    The Hobbyplex Show: Episode 3
     This episode of the HobbyPlex Show Podcast covers the Dirt Nitro Challenge results, latest from the Academy of Modern Aeronautics on the FAA’s proposal for Remote ID, as well as HobbyPlex Race Results!
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 27, 2020, 10:38 a.m. View Comments
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    2019/2020 Hooters Chassis Outlaw Tour R4 Results
     Stop 4 of the 6 race Hooter Chassis Outlaw Tour was at The Raceway in Beaver, a track that has been an RC mecca for over 22 years.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 27, 2020, 9:59 a.m. View Comments
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    New RC Upgrade MIP Tool Holder
     Click here to check out the new RC Upgrade MIP Tool Holder for drivers, speed tips, and turnbuckle wrenches.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 27, 2020, 10:28 a.m. View Comments
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    Major Shakeups in Top 25 Rankings Following DNC 2020
     Check out the Top 25 Rankings following the 2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 27, 2020, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Apolaro Splits From Capricorn and RC Target
     DJ Apolaro has announced his split from Capricorn RC and RC Target after 10 years.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 27, 2020, 10:10 a.m. View Comments
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    2020 RC Pro South Round 1 This Weekend
     This weekend is the first round of the South 1/8th RC Pro Series hosted by Mike's Hobby Shop. This year there are three different regions including north, south, and east. Each race has trophies for 1st-5th and TQ as well as raffle items for the race
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 26, 2020, 10:07 a.m. View Comments
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    New Xray GTX8 Aluminum Shock Plate Extensions
     The Xray machined aluminum shock plate extensions for GT platform can be used on both front and rear suspension arms. The shock plate extensions allow to mount the shock absorbers more in outside position which helps to increase corner speed and impr
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 26, 2020, 9:52 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Extra Lap Podcast: Tyler Hooks
     LiveRC’s own Tyler Hooks joins Aidan & Martin to talk about last weekend at the Dirt Nitro Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 26, 2020, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New RC Discharger Power Supply 1500W
     The Power Supply RC Discharger is designed to fit the RC Discharger discharge bank. Compact and powerful, it comes with an AC port and 2 outputs 12V and 2 outputs 24V to provide maximum connectivity for chargers and other accessories.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 26, 2020, 9:36 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Main Event Replays
     Check out the pro main events if you happened to miss them on Sunday morning and Sunday night!
    Tyler Hooks May 27, 2020, 3:25 p.m. View Comments
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    2020 Schumacher Workshop Series Round 6 Results
     This past weekend was the sixth round of the very popular Worksop Series, there was once again a great entry of drivers in the main classes of 2wd and 4wd buggies, then some 2wd stadium trucks and vintage buggies also.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 25, 2020, 9:36 a.m. View Comments
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    2020 Tornado Alley Racing Association Round 1 Results
     Check out the results from the 1st round of the 2020 TARA series held this past weekend at Indy RC World.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 25, 2020, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

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