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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
    Dirt Kings 2020 Major Driver Announcements
     The Dirtkings 2020 race has nine of the Top25 booked in already.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2019, 10:50 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2020 Silly Season Analysis [UPDATE]
     2019 silly season was wild, this year there is a lot less going on but follow along as things develop going into the 2020 season.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2019, 9:55 a.m. View Comments
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    New Xray T4'20 Low Friction Drive Belt
     Check out this Xray T4'20 optional specially-modified high-performance Kevlar-reinforced 351mm-long, 3mm-wide drive belt.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2019, 9:46 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Redcat Scout II Gen8 AXE Edition
     The Redcat International Scout II Gen8 AXE Edition has gone where no other Ready-to-Run (RTR) scale crawler has been before. With features no other RTR crawler has ever included, the Redcat International Scout II Gen8 AXE Edition is carving a whole n
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2019, 3:13 p.m. View Comments

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    Pro Tips With Spencer Rivkin: Shock Builds [VIDEO]
     This video is about how Spencer Rivkin bleeds his shocks. This will go a long ways for your cars handling, with Landing, jumping and creating Traction.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 4, 2019, 3:20 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Darkside Designs Molded Wing Saver and Diff Building Tool
     Darkside Designs have released a new b6.1 Molded Wing Saver and a Diff Build Tool.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 9:45 a.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated Water Bottle
     Carry your cold beverage in this 26oz. aluminum AE Water Bottle wherever you go. Attach it to your gear bag with the included carabiner.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 9:27 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Xray X12 Aluminum Chassis
     The New Xray CNC-machined X12’20 chassis made from 2.0mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum which is suitable for high- and very-high traction US-style tracks.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 9:36 a.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts JCI Creep 12.3" Body
     The Creep began a hard life working the local farms, occasional fair and eventually into the mud pits. Pulling the Creep from the hard work of a farm truck wasn’t easy, however, JConcepts has dropped the cloth on a new crawling legend.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 9:15 a.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Ellipse 1/10th Front Tires
     JConcepts has released the popular Ellipse tire in multiple compounds for 2wd and 4wd buggy front applications.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 10:28 a.m. View Comments
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    Ronnefalk Retains Top Ranking in Top25RC
     Jared Tebo takes the win at the first Buggyland USA which moves him to top 3 in the rankings. 2nd place was Ryan Maifield and young CJ Jelin returns to form by rounding out the podium with a great event.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 3:51 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Voice RC Podcast: Randy Caster
     Randy Caster from 1Up Racing joins The Voice RC Podcast this week.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 3, 2019, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    A State of RC: Mark Ashforth
     This week in a state of rc, its all about the Trucks! Mark Ashforth chairman of the BRCA truck class, talks about the 2020 national series and whats involved with the championship, and the UK Coventry club where he is also the chairman.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2019, 9:59 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New T4 Aluminum Steering Plate
     The Xray T4 8mm steering plate was developed to improve the cornering speed.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2019, 9:54 a.m. View Comments
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    New Xray T4 Brass and Aluminum Chassis Braces
     Check out the new Xray T4 aluminum and brass chassis brace options.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2019, 10:03 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Boots Joins Shoot Fuel
     Elliott Boots will join the XTR owned Shoot Fuel brand for 2020 and beyond.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2019, 2:08 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Serpent SRX8-E Pro Press Release
     Check out the press release on the new Serpent SRX8-E Pro kit coming out shortly.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2019, 9:39 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ran Out of Talent Podcast: Episode 38
     Joe and Ryan talk about Joe's upcoming fight, the rubber 12th scale tire that debuted at the U.S. Indoor champs, racing carpet off-road at Dollar Hobbyz, and much more on this week's Ran Out of Talent Podcast!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 2, 2019, 10:08 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Kyosho 1/10th 4wd Truggy Conversion Coming Soon
     Check out the progress being made towards a Kyosho 4wd 1/10th Scale Truggy from the guys over at Fast Lap RC Hobbies.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 10:20 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Lime Joins Sworkz Factory Team
     SWORKz is happy to announce that young US Top talent Camden Lime will join SWORKz factory team for 1/8th and 1/10th scale.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 10:39 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2019 MRCZ Open Invitational Results
     MRCZ, one of the oldest electro clubs in Belgium hosted their traditional Open Invitational race during the last weekend of November.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 10:33 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Whitz Racing Black Friday Sale
     Whitz Racing Products has just launched our 20% OFF Black Friday sale.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 10:05 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Tebo and Bornhorst Split Wins at Buggyland vs The Dirt
     Jared Tebo took the win in Nitro Buggy with Joe Bornhorst taking the win in ebuggy at the 2019 Buggyland vs The Dirt event at Thunder Alley Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 10:46 a.m. View Comments
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    Hooks, Ferrell, and Hatch Win at 2019 RC Pro 1/10th R3
     Check out the results from round 3 of the 2019 RC Pro 1/10th Scale Series hosted by Thornhill Racing Circuit.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 10:59 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2019 452 Raceway November Event Results
     Check out the results from the most recent event at 452 Raceway this past weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 11:23 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Kenny Johnson Appointed Reds USA Team Manager
     Kenny Johnson has been appointed the Reds USA Team Manager for 2020.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 12:27 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Black Friday at AMain Hobbies
     Black Friday at AMain Performance Hobbies is the perfect time to get a jumpstart on your holiday RC shopping, and it starts now! Enjoy 10% off AMain Hobbies’ entire website during the Black Friday weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 2:59 p.m. View Comments
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    Fierce RC Black Friday Sale
     Enjoy 15% store wide on everything except kits and radios which are 12% off at Fierce RC.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 5:32 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Spencer Rivkin's Vlogs: Trackside Hobbies [VIDEO]
     In this video, Spencer Rivkin shows you around Trackside Hobbies in Milwaukee, just like if you were there.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 12:32 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Thank You From Tekno RC
     Time for everyone from Tekno RC to take the time to say thank you and explain why you don't ever see a sale on the site.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 5:04 p.m. View Comments
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    Vendetta Hobbies Black Friday Sale
     Check out some savings on PR Racing Kits from Vendetta Hobbies for Black Friday.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 27, 2019, 5:11 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2019 HMNC Winter Round 3 Results
     65 racers braved the moist conditions for winter round 3 of the HMNC series. Check out the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2019, 10:31 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2020 ModX Team Applications are Open
     MODX RC is currently seeking drivers for 1/10 scale offroad, onroad, rock crawling, and U4 for the upcoming 2020 season.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2019, 4:36 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2020 XRS Series Grand Finale
    XRAY Racing Series is bringing Grand Final to Hudy Arena on May 29th-31st 2020.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2019, 10:38 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New RC Discharger Power Supply
     Check out all the information on the new RC Discharger Power Supply!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2019, 4:44 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Absolute Hobbyz 2019 Christmas Sale
     Check out the Absolute Hobbyz Christmas sale over on their site.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2019, 10:18 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Drake Talks The Flash Point Wing Button
     Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the FP aluminum one piece wing button.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2019, 10:49 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Mauro Ongaro Appointed Team Associated Italy Team Manager
     Ruddog Distribution welcomes Mauro Ongaro, mechanic of the current world champion Davide Ongaro, as the new team manager and race support for the Team Associated 1/8 offroad drivers in Italy.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2019, 10:44 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New X-Factory UK Alpha Fire Power Fuel
     X-Factory UK are extremely proud to introduce a new range of nitro fuel – Alpha Fire Power – Pro Blend.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2019, 12:17 p.m. View Comments
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    Jenkins, Chapman, and Preston Win RC Pro Oval R4
     Here are all the results from RCPro Oval Series Round 4 at Thornhill Raceway this past weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 26, 2019, 4:48 p.m. View Comments

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