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Tyler Hooks

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Tyler Hooks

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 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
    Hesse Joins Sworkz and TPro
     SWORKz is happy that Max Hesse is joining the SWORKz family. Max Hesse will run the 1/8 classes and use TPRO tires also.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 20, 2019, 10:05 a.m. View Comments
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    Spencer Rivkin's Vlogs: The Badlands Onboard Footage [VIDEO]
     Check out this new video from Spencer Rivkin showing some onboard footage from The Badlands.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 20, 2019, 11:05 a.m. View Comments
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    New Hudy Arena 2019 IFMAR World Champs Footage [VIDEO]
     Check out the full video from the 2019 IFMAR World Championship 1/10 off-road at Hudy Arena.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 20, 2019, 11:11 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2019/2020 360v2 Hobbywing Winter Series
     Check out all the information on the 2020 Hobbywing Winter Series set to be hosted at 360v2 Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2019, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

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    New Xray T4'20 Anti-Roll Bars
     Xray has released a new set of anti-roll bars for the new T4'20 touring car.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2019, 10:28 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Element Enduro Truck Parts
     Check out the newest batch of Element Enduro Truck parts to better equip your truck.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2019, 10:14 a.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Aero S-Type 7" Rear Wing
     The next generation of rear wings is here, developed and manufactured by JConcepts Inc. The 7” wide S-type wing includes options not yet seen before on a 1/10th off-road rear wing.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2019, 11:56 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts 1966 Chevy Nova II Body
     To bring the Street Eliminator product to market, JConcepts worked together with Chevrolet to incorporate the heritage while also including options to bring out the street racer appeal which resulted in the 1966 Chevy Nova II body.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 19, 2019, 10:22 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Join Team RC Discharger for 2020
     Team RC Discharger is accepting applications for the 2020 season.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 18, 2019, 9:41 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New 2020 Team Associated Calendar
    Remember Associated Electrics history as you travel through time with this glossy 2020 calendar.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 18, 2019, 8:50 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Xray XB2 LCG Front and Rear Towers
     The Xray XB2 CNC-machined aluminum rear shock tower is made from 3mm thick premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 18, 2019, 9:19 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Bittydesign S35-3E Vision Body
     The VISION project stems from the desire to offer to the Off-road enthusiasts a high-performance body shell thanks to meticulous design at the vanguard of design and style.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 18, 2019, 9:13 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Extra Lap Podcast: Ryan Harris
     Ryan Harris tells us all why he chose to rejoin TLR after 2 years with Team Associated on this week's Extra Lap Podcast.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 18, 2019, 9:30 a.m. View Comments
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    New Xact RC YZ-2DTM/CAL3 Steering Link System
     Xactrc is proud to announce our new steering link system for the YZ-2 DTM3/CAL3 vehicles that was developed, tested, and made in the USA!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 18, 2019, 9:04 a.m. View Comments
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    Coast2Coast Tekno RC Young Driver of the Month: Logan Lawrence
     It is with much joy that Coast2Coast RC announces the Tekno RC Australia Young Driver of the Month award for November goes to Logan Lawrence!
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 18, 2019, 8:56 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Maifield Wins 2019 INS 4wd Championship With Yokomo
     The final round of the 2019 JConcepts Indoor National Series was held this past weekend at Beach RC in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Yokomo would arrive at this years finals with a strong team consisting of factory drivers Ryan Maifield and JP Richar
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 18, 2019, 12:53 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    LaFlower, French, and Royston Dominate 2019 RC Pro 1/10th Finals
     Check out the results from the final round of the inaugural RC Pro 1/10th Scale Series Series and with 88 entries it was a huge success.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 18, 2019, 9:53 a.m. View Comments
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    Dean, Baxter, and Wheeler Win the 2019 RCPro Oval Finals
     Check out the results from the final round of the inaugural RC Pro Oval Series at Indy RC World and with 134 entries it was a huge success.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2019, 10:17 a.m. View Comments
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    Yardy Joins the Xray Factory Team
     XRAY is happy to announce that top UK driver Tom Yardy is joining the XRAY Factory Team to race the XRAY XB2’20 & XB4’20 platforms.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2019, 10:10 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Drake Talks Protek 12V Engine Heater Conversion
     Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about his 12V engine heater conversion.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2019, 9:57 a.m. View Comments

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    New T4'20 Long Suspension Arms
     Xray has a new completely redesigned front long suspension arm is 7mm longer than the short arms, which helps to generate more grip in low traction conditions and improves stability on higher traction surfaces.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2019, 9:50 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Pilot RC Winning Products From The INS Finals
     Pilot RC grabbed the overall win at the JC INS this past weekend. Check out the products used.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2019, 9:41 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Xray 41T Front Bevel Gear
     Check out the new Xray precision-machined 41T differential bevel for large volume gear differential specially designed to use on the XB4 when smaller front tires are used.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 17, 2019, 9:26 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Reilley Motorsports Voltage Checker
     Reilley Motorsports has come out with a new onboard voltage meter.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2019, 11 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Yeung Wins at Laliwarehouse
    Jonathan Yeung took the win at the Laliwarehouse this past weekend for their 2nd nitro event.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 16, 2019, 10:45 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    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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    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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    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

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  • 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
  • Media
    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
    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

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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 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
  • 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
    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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  • 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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    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
  • 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
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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

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