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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 Bittydesign S35-3 Vision Body
     After the debut of the VISION body in September, Bittydesign is pleased to officially release the version optimized for the popular SWORKz S35-3 buggy.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2019, 11:41 a.m. View Comments
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    New Hudy Bulkhead Alignment Tool
     HUDY Bulkhead Alignment Tool for touring car bulkheads with spacing of 17mm allows for easy, comfortable and fast alignment of bulkheads.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2019, 12:04 p.m. View Comments
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    Munday, Isergin, and Howard Top 2019 Victorian Drivers Series
     In Australia, one of the most sought-after RC off-road trophy is the Victorian driver’s series. Check out the 2019 series results.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2019, 11:50 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Trinity Aluminum Fans
    Check out the new Trinity 30x30mm and 40x40mm aluminum fan options.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2019, 12:10 p.m. View Comments

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    Albertoni and Ward Jr. Go 1-2 at 2019 ROAR Region 2 Champs
     Enzo Albertoni and Donnie Ward Jr. finished 1st and 2nd in 2wd and 4wd modified buggy at the 2019 ROAR Region 2 Championships on AKA Rubber.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2019, 12:21 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    On The Road With Spencer Rivkin: The Fall Brawl [VIDEO]
     In this video, the 2019 Fall Brawl at Badlands RC Supercross, is one of Spencer's personal favorite nitro races.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2019, 4:47 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Replica Original RC10GT Body Shell
     JConcepts, with approval from Team Associated, have reintroduced the genuine RC10GT body shell to the masses. This allows the faithful to recreate, rebuild and race with authentically styled bodies from the heyday of competitive gas truck racing.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2019, 4:54 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Shepherd Velox V8.2 Updated Plastics
     Following the release of the new plastic part sets for the Velox V10 we would like to introduce similar sets for the Velox V8.2 as well. The new plastic part set V8.2 hard (#900027) includes all wishbones, uprights and body mounts in a harder variant
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2019, 4:59 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Official TLR 22X-4 Release Information
     Taking a completely different approach to a TLR 4wd buggy, the R&D team developed an all-new platform from the ground up. Switching to the more reliable and versatile shaft drive design, the 22X-4 is much lighter and has far improved driving characte
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 12, 2019, 6:46 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts S15 RC8B3.1 Body
     The JConcepts S15 blends performance features on the popular Silencer body with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabilizer kick-up.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2019, 10:30 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Brennan Schimmel Signs With Famed Wolf Racing
     Brennan Schimmel signs with Famed Wolf Racing. Brennan will be the off-Road team lead driver in 2020.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2019, 10:21 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Xray XB4'20 Aluminum Option Chassis
     Xray has released a unique XB4 chassis with shorter and longer wheelbase integrated in one chassis. There are two different mounting positions for center and rear diff assembly that allows to choose between a shorter and longer chassis alternative.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2019, 9:54 a.m. View Comments

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    Phend and Jones Win at TLR Cup Event
     Dakotah Phend and took a win and a 2nd at the TLR Cup Event at RC Fun Park on AKA Products rubber.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2019, 10:02 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Yokomo Dominates Stock at The Top Gun Shootout
     Yokomo USA is extremely happy to report that Matthew Gonzales & Tanner Ashmore both took home big Wins this past weekend at SDRC Raceway's 9th Annual Top Gun Shootout!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2019, 10:09 a.m. View Comments
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    Sousa Doubles at the 2019 NY Winter Championships
     Mark Sousa took the win in 2wd and 4wd modified buggy at the 2019 New York Winter Championships.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2019, 10:15 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Xray T4'20 Graphite Upper Deck 1.6mm
     This new Xray T4'20 top deck was designed to work with the center layshaft location in the middle of the chassis. The top deck is perfectly symmetrical to achieve the ideal, consistent flex behavior.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 11, 2019, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Silver Octagons
    JConcepts have released the popular Octagons for 2wd and 4wd buggy applications in the new Silver Compound.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 10:46 a.m. View Comments
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    New Xray T4 Graphite Composite Layshaft Pulley
     Check out the new Xray precision-molded 20T layshaft pulley made of specially-formulated graphite composite material that is a perfect balance of reliability and performance for the T4'20.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 10:32 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Drake Wins Palm Desert Toys for Tots
     Palm Desert R/C Raceway hosted the 15th Annual Toys for Tots Race this past weekend. With over 130 entries Adam Drake grabbed 2 wins.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 10:03 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Pilot RC and TKO Competition Development Develop Partnership
     Pilot RC is very happy to announce that they have partnered with TKO Competition Development.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 10:27 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Maclan Racing V3 Graphene Batteries
     Maclan Racing has just released the new 2020 version Graphene V3 batteries.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 10:21 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Vision Racing 22 5.0 Motor Mount, Wing Shim, and Front Wing Brace
     Vision Racing has released a new 22 5.0 carbon fiber motor mount, wing shim, and universal front wing brace.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 10:11 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Shepherd Velox V10 Plastic Update Kits
     Shepherd pleased to announce two new plastic part sets for the Velox V10 "nineteen".
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 10:52 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Lit RC Products Announcement
    If you’re looking for high-quality, American made R/C products that don’t break the bank, look no further than LIT R/C Products.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 10:41 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2019 RC Pro 1/10th Series Finals Announcement
     Time for the finals of the RC Pro 1/10th scale series on Sunday December 15th at Indy RC World. Plaques for the event as well as the top 3 for each class for the series.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 10, 2019, 11 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Come Drive With Us: DNC II [VIDEO]
     The second iteration of the Come Drive With Us series for the Dirt Nitro Challenge is complete and live on Youtube. Check it out here.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 11:19 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Xray XB2 Aluminum Rear Roll Center Holder
     Check out the new optional Xray aluminum rear roll-center holder CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum. Features 3 positions for fine roll-center adjustments on the XB2 and XT2 cars and trucks.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 10:52 a.m. View Comments
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    New Team Shepherd Team Edition Clutch
     Team Shepherd is proud to introduce an update for our well known “Team Edition” clutch in form of the Tuning Clutch “Team Edition” v2 which is suitable for the Velox V8.2 and other 1/8 nitro on-road cars.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

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    2019 RC Pro Oval Series Finals Announcement
     The finals for the RC Pro Oval Series are this weekend at Indy RC World on Saturday the 14th. Check out all the information here.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 12:03 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Sworkz Black Competition Springs
    The new SWORKz 1/10 Black Competition springs were tested by factory drivers in many international big events.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 10:41 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Avid NB48 2.0 Carbon Shock Towers
     The New Avid Tekno NB48 2.0 4mm Carbon Shock Towers are made from 100% carbon fiber, matte finish and 2.5d cutouts for a nice look, and lightly chamfered on the front side to help avoid splitting or chipping on hard wrecks.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 9, 2019, 10:33 a.m. View Comments
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    New Xray XB2 Aluminum Front Roll Center Holder
     Xray has released a new XB2 line optional front roll-center holder CNC-machined from high-quality 2mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum. Alu holder increases strength and makes the handling more precise and more forgiving. Allows to use front anti-roll bar.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2019, 9 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Team Shepherd V8 to V8.2 Conversion
     Team Shepherd is pleased to announce the conversion kit to update the Velox V8 WC to the latest Velox V8.2.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2019, 9:07 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New WRC SBX.1 1/8th Nitro Buggy Kit
     On-road powerhouse WRC has announced a new 1/8th Nitro Buggy kit which will be called the SBX.1
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2019, 9:30 a.m. View Comments
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    Scaramozzino Joins AKA Products
     Alessandro Scaramozzino, italian hotshot, has joined the AKA Race Team for 2020.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2019, 9:56 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    A State of RC: Nick Wautlet
     This week on A State of RC our guest joins us from across the pond in sunny California! Nick Wautlet brings us his latest news and updates on his projects, racing and future plans for Wallie Builds.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 6, 2019, 8:54 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Proline Racing 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
    This year Pro-Line would like to give 12 lucky winners an awesome gift with the 12 Days of Christmas BIG GIVE of 2019.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2019, 10:15 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Associated WC19 Apparel
     Team Associated has a new shirt to represent their World Championship this year.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2019, 10:11 a.m. View Comments
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    New Xray T4'20 Aluminum Solid Chassis
     The Xray T4'20 alu solid chassis gives better control, stability and makes the car easier to drive in high traction carpet conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2019, 10:02 a.m. View Comments
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    Extra Lap Podcast: Christopher Mitchell
     Christopher Mitchell gets up early in morning to chat about his recent trip to the states to cover the 1/8 IFMAR On Road Worlds on this week's Extra Lap Podcast.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2019, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

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