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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

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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, 10:26 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, 10:36 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:03 a.m. View Comments
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    Drake Talks Swaybar Tuning [VIDEO]
    Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about tuning with sway bars.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 11:30 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, 11:46 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, 10:58 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, 11:37 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, 12:15 p.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, 12:06 p.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, 11:44 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, 12:34 p.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, 11:57 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:24 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:29 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:18 p.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, 10:58 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 10:53 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, 10:47 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:10 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, 11:28 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:38 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, 11:15 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, 11:21 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, 10:59 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 10:59 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, 10:52 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, 11:07 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 10:36 a.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, 10:36 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 4:25 p.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, 10:25 a.m. View Comments
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    2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Ronnefalk Is The Champion
    David Ronnefalk is the 2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge Champion in Pro Nitro Buggy and Electric Buggy with Ryan Maifield taking the win in Pro Truggy.
    Tyler Hooks May 27, 2020, 4:25 p.m. View Comments
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    2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Ronnefalk Takes Pro Buggy Q1
    David Ronnefalk took the round 1 TQ in Pro Nitro Buggy at the 2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks May 27, 2020, 4:24 p.m. View Comments
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    2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge: VanDalen is Overall TQ
    Seth VanDalen is the overall TQ at the Dirt Nitro Challenge in Pro Nitro Buggy after an incredible drive to the round 3 TQ.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 21, 2020, 11:12 p.m. View Comments
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    2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Baruffolo Takes Pro Buggy Q2
    Marco Baruffolo took the TQ in round 2 of Pro Nitro Buggy at the 2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks May 27, 2020, 4:25 p.m. View Comments
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    2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge: $30 Amain Gift Card for $20
    It really is as simple as it sounds, get a $30 Amain Hobbies gift card for only $20 by following the link in the article.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2020, 8:41 p.m. View Comments
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    2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Dakotah Phend Takes Pro Ebuggy Q1
    Dakotah Phend took a pretty dominating round 1 TQ in Pro Electric Buggy here at the 2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks May 27, 2020, 4:22 p.m. View Comments
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    2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge: David Ronnefalk Takes Pro Ebuggy Q2
    David Ronnefalk took the TQ in round 2 of Pro Ebuggy at the 2019 Dirt Nitro Challenge by almost 3 seconds over the rest of the field.
    Tyler Hooks May 27, 2020, 4:23 p.m. View Comments
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    2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Pro-Line 15% Off Special
    Check out the Pro-Line Racing Dirt Nitro Challenge coupon code information here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 20, 2020, 11:33 a.m. View Comments
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    2020 Dirt Nitro Challenge: Phend TQ's Pro Ebuggy
    Dakotah Phend took the TQ in the 3rd round of Pro Ebuggy to take the overall TQ in his 2nd class of the day today.
    Tyler Hooks May 27, 2020, 4:24 p.m. View Comments
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