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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
    Xray XB2'20 Pre-Release Information [VIDEO]
     With the upcoming release of the all-new XB2 check out this exclusive pre-release video.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2019, 10:26 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Tessmann Doubles at the 2019 US Open Fuel Championship
     Ty Tessmann doubled at the 2019 US Open Fuel Championships presented by AKA in nitro buggy and ebuggy ahead of Jared Tebo who would get 2nd with Spencer Heckert rounding out the podium in both classes.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 11:11 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Bornhorst Re-Signs With Tekno RC
     Tekno RC is excited to announce that Joe Bornhorst has re-signed through 2021.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 1:50 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Pro Tips With Spencer Rivkin: Tire Break In [VIDEO]
     In this video, Spencer Rivkin shows you how to break in 1:10 Tires.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 11:23 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Ran Out of Talent Podcast: JConcepts Nationals
     Joe and Ryan talk about the Jconcepts Nationals, Ryan's return to racing and switching to a Team Associated buggy.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 11:01 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Galeano Joins Yokomo and Muchmore
     Gabriel Galeano has teamed up with Yokomo and Muchmore for 2020.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New 'Essential 1/12th & F1 RC Racer's Guide' Book
     Check out the new Essential 1/12th & F1 RC Racer's Guide a book now offered by David Stevens.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10:45 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    A State of RC: Paul Crompton
    Welcome back to another episode of A State of RC. Joining Matt and Russ this week, UK coming superstar, Paul Crompton.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Kinwald's Personal Collection Items Up For Sale
     The last of Brian Kinwald's personal collection is being offered up on Ebay by his wife. The two items up for sale are his signature transmitter bag (#0/500) and his personal Re-Release RC10 Worlds Kit.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10:38 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Voice RC Podcast: Sal Andriani
     This week’s guest on The Voice RC Podcast is the one and only Sal Andriani.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10:54 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Hi Performance Hobbies Break-In Benefit Race
     Hi Performance Hobbies was cleaned out by vandals last week. Join the racing community this weekend in giving back through a benefit race on November 9th.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10:26 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    IFMAR WORLDS: Australians Dominate the Semi-Finals
     The Australians Jesse Davis and Jeff Hamon topped the semi-finals and will start 3rd and 4th in the main final.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2019, 6:13 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    IFMAR WORLDS: Takahata is World Champion
     In a true main of attrition, Shoki Takahata was able to persevere to take the win and the 2019 IFMAR World Championship in 1/8th Nitro On-Road.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2019, 7:52 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    IFMAR WORLDS: Balestri is the 2019 1/8th Worlds TQ
     Dario Balestri is the overall TQ at the 2019 IFMAR Worlds, Naoto Matsukura is the only other driver locked into the final having won the Friday afternoon Super-Pole event.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2019, 3:50 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    JConcepts NCTS Final Round Report
     The JConcepts Crew checked in from Thunder Road for the final round of the NCTS series.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2019, 9:57 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Matthew Gonzales' Winning NCTS Stock Rides
     Check out the Yokomo YZ4-SF and YZ2-CAL3 Matthew Gonzales used to win the NCTS series as well as setup sheets from the finale.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2019, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Ask Ray Munday: Get More Traction [VIDEO]
     In this video Ray Munday covers the fundamental ways that tyre traction is generated and how to 'drive the tyre' to get the most traction out of your race package.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2019, 9:57 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Kiyoi and Siwada Win ONETEN 2019/2020 R1
     The first round of ONETEN Series took place last weekend in Shangai.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2019, 10:22 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    IFMAR WORLDS: Matsukura and Kurzbuch Top Round 1 and 2 of Qualifying
     Naoto Matsukura and Simon Kurzbuch topped the first two rounds of qualifying at the 2019 1/8th IFMAR Worlds at Steel City Raceway sponsored by Infinity.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2019, 2:38 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Jerome Sartel is the New Sworkz Europe Team Manager
     SWORKz is very happy to announce that Jerome Sartel will join the brand. Jerome will be the European Team Manager and he will also race with SWORKz products and TPRO tires.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2019, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    IFMAR WORLDS: Greiner and Balestri TQ Round 3 and 4
     Dominic Greiner and Dario Balestri would become the 3rd and 4th different individual TQ's in rounds 3 and 4 at the 2019 IFMAR 1/8th Worlds.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2019, 8:21 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    IFMAR WORLDS: Balestri is 2019 1/8th IFMAR Worlds Top Seed
     Dario Balestri was easily the man to beat yesterday in Seeding Practice yesterday at the 2019 IFMAR 1/8th Worlds taking 3/4 of the official practice rounds.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2019, 10:28 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Gotzl Takes 3 at Czech Masters R1
     The first round of the new Czech series, Czech Masters, took a place last weekend in Sport Arena Prague.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2019, 10:08 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Extra Lap Podcast: David Orbell and Matthew Gonzales
     David Orbell from MROracing talks about his new RC project the Inspire4. Matthew Gonzales catches up with the lads re his recent win at the JConcept Carpet Nationals.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2019, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Team Associated Countertop/Setup Mats
     Team Associated has released all-new 2019 Countertop/Setup Mats come in four branded styles: Team Associated, Reedy Power, Factory Team, and Element.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2019, 10:28 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Sworkz S14-3D 4wd Buggy
     Based on the 2018 S14-3 carpet edition, SWORKz further developed its 1/10 off road buggy and came out with the S14-3D(Dirt Edition).
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2019, 10:34 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Rivkin Behind The Scenes: The BK Classic
     Spencer Rivkin takes you behind the scenes at the BK Classic in his newest vlog.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2019, 11:08 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Associated Factory Team White T-Shirts
     These Team Associated FT white T-shirts are an American-made blend of soft 100% cotton and available in six sizes. Our redesigned Factory Team logo is on the front, marking its wearer as a hop-up expert!
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 29, 2019, 11:21 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Culmsee Wins Fear Farm 2.0 Event
     Pelle Culmsee took the win at the Fear Farm 2.0 event with Sworkz, Picco, and TPro.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 10:46 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Sworkz Set to Distribute RC Project
     SWORKz is happy to announce the partnership with RC Project. SWORKz will be the worldwide distributor of the products from the italian tuning specialist.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 11:54 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Hagberg and Ratheisky Win 2019/2020 EOS R1 for Xray
     Xray took two wins at the first round of the 2019/2020 EOS Series with the new T4'20 with Alex Hagberg and Jan Ratheisky.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 11:18 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Van Helmond and Van Genechten Win WIC Finale
     On October 26-27 it was time. The season-end Winter IS Coming 2019 was ridden at the M.A.C.H.-One cirquit in Helmond (the Netherlands).
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 11:37 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Phend and Marasco Win 2019 Masters of Dirt
     Trinity took 6 classes at the 2019 Masters of Dirt with Dakotah Phend and AJ Marasco.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 12:15 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Serpent X20 Touring Car
     X20 is the result of utilizing past years design of the Eryx and 4x 1/10 touring car.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 11:03 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Caldwell, Hooks, and Day Win the 2019 RC Pro 1/8th Finals
     Here are the results from the 2019 RC Pro 1/8th finals held at Indy RC World.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 28, 2019, 4:08 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Pariente Brothers Join Sworkz
     Daniel and Adrián Pariente will race in the SWORKz Spain team of distributor Shark Racing for the remainder of this year and the next.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2019, 9:30 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    A State of RC: Spencer Rivkin
     This week we are joined by none other than the reigning 2wd off road world champion, Spencer Rivkin.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2019, 9:09 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Bregante Wins Metropolitan Championships R9
     This past Saturday, the ninth round of the Metropolitan Touring Eco Championship was held at the Herman Matticoli Circuit in Buenos Aires.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2019, 9:18 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New HB Racing E819 Announcement
     New from HB Racing is the E819 electric 1/8 buggy. The E819 takes all of the improved features introduced on the 2019 DNC E-Buggy champion E817 V2, and adds a host of new features designed to make it faster and more durable.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2019, 9:24 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2019 Fallout Arenacross Announcement
    The 2019 Fallout RC Arenacross will move to western Washington, 30 minutes from the Portland International Airport! Offroad 1/10 and 1/8 Scale racing out of the elements and in a massive Arena!
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2019, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

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