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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
    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
    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
    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
    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

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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
    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
    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
  • Media
    Pro-Line Paint Release Phase 5
     This high performing water-based Candy Paint is 100% Transparent that will add depth and customization to any design.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2019, 4:43 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Tekno NB48 2.0 Carbon Towers and Brass Weights
     Tekno RC is happy to announce the release of some new parts that are designed to further enhance the performance of your favorite NB48 2.0 buggy. This release includes carbon fiber shock towers and brass chassis weights.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2019, 10:19 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Folman Signs With Team Xray
     XRAY is happy to announce that Danish multi-national champion Patrick Folman is joining the XRAY Racing Team to race the XRAY T4 platform.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2019, 10:35 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2020 ROAR National Event Schedule Announcement
     Check out the 2020 ROAR National Championship schedule.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2019, 10:56 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2019 RC Pro 1/8th Finals This Weekend
     This weekend is the finals for the 2019 RC Pro 1/8th Scale Off-Road Series hosted by Indy RC World.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2019, 11:06 a.m. View Comments

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  • 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
  • Media
    New Avid Improved Clutch Bell Bearings
     Avid has released a new set of clutch bearings boasting increased longevity and performance.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2019, 4:35 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Extra Lap Podcast: Taro Craddock
     This week on the Extra Lap RC Podcast Taro Craddock tells all about spending some time in the United States.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 12:21 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Hooters Chassis Outlaw Tour 2019/2020 Round 1 Results
     The Hooter Chassis Outlaw Tour kicked off the 2019/2020 season with its first points race at TR Speedway in Trafford Pennsylvania. The 125’ run line made great racing for the 40 racers entering over 90 cars for the event.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    LMP-12 National Championship Round 1 Results
     On Saturday the opening of a new LMP-12 national championship was held at the fabulous Eastbourne club in the south of England.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 11:16 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Infinity IF18 Pre-Worlds Parts Release
     Ahead of next week’s 1:8 Onroad World Championship in the USA, Infinity has released a number of new parts for their IF18.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 11:03 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Drake Talks Mugen Seiki Switch Holder
     Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the Mugen Seiki electronic switch holder.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 11:56 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2019/2020 XRS Slovakia Round 1
     Check out all the results from On-Road and Off-Road at the first round of the XRS Slovakia 2019/2020 series.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 11:08 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    INSPIRE4 Kickstarter Annoucnement
    With three years of research and development, the INSPIRE4 is the next step in the 1/10th electric 4wd buggy platform.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 10:53 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Alessio Wins ONE12 Round 1
     The recently launched "ONE12 Series", a 5-round Championship held in Italy and dedicated to 12th scale classes such as LMP Open Modified and GT12, saw its debut in the beautiful indoor track of RC Landia in Scandiano.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 10:45 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ongaro and Baruffolo Win Italian National Finals
     Last week was the last round of Italian Nats at Pista Off Road Casa Mora.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 11:47 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Infinity IF15 Spec 2 Adjustable Front Oneway Set
     Infinity has released a new Spec 2 Adjustable Front Oneway Set for their World Championship winning 1:10 Nitro Onroad IF15 chassis.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 12:01 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Ran Out of Talent Podcast: 360v2 Carpet and MNRC Finals
     In this episode Joe and Ryan talk about the carpet at 360v2 RC, The MNRC finale, Joe getting a new sponsorship, and much more!
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 12:05 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Pro-Line SC Belted Drag Tires
     This is a pair of Reaction HP SC 2.2"/3.0" Belted Drag Racing Tires. Pro-Line is proud to introduce the History-making Reaction HP BELTED Drag Racing Slick SC tires.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2019, 11:39 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Tyler Jones Joins BeachRC to run Ultimate Racing Products
     Tyler Jones has signed with BeachRC to run the Ultimate Engines and pit products for the rest of 2019 and beyond.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 18, 2019, 12:33 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    A State of RC: Joona Haatanen
    This week returning guest Joona Haatanen talks about his summer racing, his worlds campaign and what's coming up over winter.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 18, 2019, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Extra Lap Podcast: Toby Hamson
     This week on the Extra Lap RC Podcast Toby Hamson tells all about this weekend in the RC2 class at the Thunder Alley RCGP!
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 18, 2019, 12:16 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New STRC Enduro Chassis Brace and Hex Adapter
     The STRC CNC machined Heavy Duty Aluminum rear chassis brace for the Element Enduro helps eliminate flex in the rear chassis rails allowing the suspension to do the work more effectively.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 18, 2019, 12:27 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Kilic Brothers Leave Agama
     The Kilic brothers have left the Agama team, they have yet to announce where they are going for 2020.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 17, 2019, 11:07 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    SDOCS RC Fun Festival
     Check out the flyer with all the information about the upcoming SDOCS RC Fun Festival.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 17, 2019, 10:43 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Flash Point One Piece Wing Button
     Check out the Flash Point R/C One Piece Wing Button. It’s a great alternative to the stock plastic two-piece wing buttons.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 17, 2019, 10:37 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Infinity Set to Release the IF14-II in 2020
     Infinity is excited to announce that their design team is busy working on the second generation of its 1:10 electric touring car. To be known as the IF14-II, the new car is set for World wide release in 2020.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 17, 2019, 10:32 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Gill, Wesson, Cragg, and Smith Win 2019/2020 Workshop R1
     This past weekend was the first round of the hugely popular Worksop Series, there was once again a full entry of drivers across all classes of 2wd, 4wd, 2wd stadium truck and the vintage buggy class.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 17, 2019, 10:24 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Mugen Seiki Racing MRX6R Aluminum Lower Shock Mounts
     This is the rear lower aluminum shock mount that mounts to the rear suspension arm on the Mugen MRX6R. The Aluminum mounts are used with the long rear suspension arms and will increase durability and have more consistent handling over the stock (H215
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 17, 2019, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Oval Returns to Motorama in 2019
     Loose dirt oval racing is returning to Motorama in 2019, welcoming as many as seven divisions to a newly designed track and the first running of the Northeast Nationals Scale Oval Championships, set for February 14-16, 2020.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 17, 2019, 10:07 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Culmsee Joins Sworkz Denmark
     SWORKz Team Denmark welcomes multiple national champion Pelle Culmsee to the SWORKz family.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 16, 2019, 4:22 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Top25 Rankings Following RCGP Round 7-8
     Check out the driver rankings following the most recent qualifying race which was the RCGP event this past weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 16, 2019, 4:13 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    On The Road With Spencer Rivkin: Fall INS [VIDEO]
     In this video, Spencer Rivkin shows you a little behind the scenes on what it was like being in Michigan at the Fall Jconcepts INS series event.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 16, 2019, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

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