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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 Infinity IF8B Aero Options
    Infinity has released a new front wing and new front upper arm wings for the IF8B 1/8th scale nitro buggy.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 2, 2025, 7:53 p.m. View Comments
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    New Zoo Racing Mini Wolverine M-Chassis Body
    WOLVERINE MINI is ZooRacing’s newest high-performance body on the market.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 2, 2025, 8:03 p.m. View Comments
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    Champlin Crowned 2025 2wd World Champion
    Broc Champlin would seize his opportunity to become the 2025 IFMAR 2wd World Champion from the 2nd spot on the grid by winning A1 and A2 convincingly.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 20, 2025, 5 p.m. View Comments
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    Kaerup Clinches 2wd TQ During Tuesday Qualifying
    Marcus Kaerup wouldn't take his foot off the gas until the overall TQ was already locked up. Kaerup would take the TQ in the first 3 rounds of qualifying with Daniel Kobbevik taking the top honors from the B heat in round 4.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 10, 2025, 5:28 p.m. View Comments
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    25/26 SC1RCC Winter Schedule
    Check out the full winter event schedule for SC1RCC in Strongstown, Pennsylvania for the rest of 2025 and beginning of 2026.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 1, 2025, 4:40 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated RC10GB 1/10th Scale 2wd Nitro Buggy
    The RC10GB is Team Associated’s all-new 2WD nitro buggy, combining the RC10GT’s gas-powered durability with the suspension and styling of the RC10 Team Car.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 1, 2025, 4:46 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing SCX30 Bodies, Shocks, and Tires
    The Axial SCX30 is here, and Pro-Line Racing is launching right alongside it with a full lineup of upgrades.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 1, 2025, 4:58 p.m. View Comments
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    New Tekin Racing Pro Lock Adjustable Bullet Connectors
    The Tekin Pro-Lock Bullet connectors securely hold your battery connections no matter the conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 1, 2025, 5:09 p.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [9/24 - 10/1]
    Fall is in full swing and 1/10th scale off-road reigns supreme in the #LiveTimeScoring system this week. 1/10th scale off-road held 33.5% of all the entries last week with over 15,000 total entries in the system. #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 8, 2025, 5:41 p.m. View Comments
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    New R1 Wurks B84 LRC Rear Arm Mount Set
    These R1 Wurks B84 LRC B84 arm mounts provide a lowered range of rear pivot adjustments with a lowered pill position, offering additional low roll center options.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 1, 2025, 5:05 p.m. View Comments
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    New Reedy Power RS0305A High-Speed Micro Servo
    Reedy Power is excited to announce the launch of its all-new RS0305A High-Speed Micro Servo, engineered specifically for the fast-paced world of micro 1:28 scale R/C car racing.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 30, 2025, 4:42 p.m. View Comments
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    Adam Drake Thanks The Drake Raceway Supporters [VIDEO]
    The Drake Raceway at Noble Creek Park has received tons of support and sponsorship from amazing people and companies. Adam Drake took a minute to say thank you!
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 30, 2025, 4:27 p.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity IF15-2 Aluminum Driveshafts
    Infinity has released precision-machined rear driveshafts for the IF15-2 from 7075-T6 aluminum and treated with INFINITY’s original hard coating for a lightweight, high-rigidity, and highly durable finish.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 30, 2025, 4:34 p.m. View Comments
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    Kaerup Tops Tuesday IFMAR Worlds 2wd Practice
    The practice action from the 2025 IFMAR World Championships for 1/10th scale off-road hosted by Hills Off-Road RC in Castle Hills NSW, Australia. Marcus Kaerup would top free practice and the 2 rounds of seeding practice that took place.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 6, 2025, 5:02 p.m. View Comments
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    Elceram RC Generation 2 Speed Controls First Look
    Elceram RC has released the first images of their second generation stock and modified 1/10th scale speed controls.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 29, 2025, 6:52 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 Georgia Peach State Classic Results
    Check out all of the podiums from the 2025 Georgia Peach State Classic held in the Rabun Arena in Tiger, Georgia this past weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 29, 2025, 7:21 p.m. View Comments
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    New J&T Aerovex 7" Pre-Cut Clear Wing
    The new J&T Aerovex rear wing is designed for today's high bit clay and carpet tracks. Designed for less drag and higher corner speeds.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 26, 2025, 6:27 p.m. View Comments
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    AMain Hobbies and Redcat Distribution Agreement
    AMain Hobbies is pleased to announce an exclusive North American distribution agreement with Redcat, a radio-controlled leader for the past 20 years with a vast of array of some of the most popular vehicles in the RC industry.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 26, 2025, 6:30 p.m. View Comments
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    New Arena RC IF14 Speciale Body Mount Plate, Top Decks, and Hood Stiffener
    ARENA RC RACING has released more new products included rear body mount plates, top decks, and hood stiffeners to improve the Infinity IF14 Speciale.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 25, 2025, 5:32 p.m. View Comments
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    New ProTek RC 5600mah 2S Stock Spec Shorty
    The ProTek RC 2S 150C Low IR Si-Graphene “Stock Spec” Shorty 7.4V/5600mAh LiPo Battery can simply be described as GAME-CHANGING when it comes to stock off-road, oval, and on-road racing.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 25, 2025, 5:38 p.m. View Comments
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    New VP-Pro 1/8th Shock Bladders
    VP-Pro is excited to introduce their new item, the RS-943, 1/8 shock bladder.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 25, 2025, 5:26 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Finnisher T7 and 22X-T Stadium Truck Body
    JConcepts is here to support the stadium truck class with a Finnisher body which drop fits on to the T7 | TLR 22X-T | T6.4 racing truck.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 25, 2025, 5:48 p.m. View Comments
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    New Rotor Ron Website
    Rotor Ron, a trusted name in RC products, is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new website.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 24, 2025, 6:16 p.m. View Comments
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    New Arena RC Racing Lightweight TC Bumpers
    Arena RC Racing has new bumpers for the MTC3 as well as the IF14 Speciale.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 24, 2025, 6:03 p.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [9/17 - 9/24]
    This week the #IndustryAnalytics stats showed over 15,000 RC entries in the #LiveTimeScoring system, check out what people were racing the last 7 days.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 1, 2025, 5:34 p.m. View Comments
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    New Redcat Racing Ascent-18 Apex 1/18th Scale Brushless Rock Crawler
    Redcat has announced the release of the Ascent-18 APEX, a high-performance 1/18 scale brushless rock crawler designed for serious enthusiasts who demand next-level capability in a compact platform.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 24, 2025, 6:11 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts RM2 B84 Chassis Protector
    JConcepts has released the RM2 "No Apologizes" design chassis protector for the B84.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 24, 2025, 5:58 p.m. View Comments
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    Adrenaline Racing Shares The Bingo RC Designs Brand History [VIDEO]
    In their weekly video series this week, Adrenaline Raceway sat down with Rudy, the founder of Bingo RC Designs, to hear his journey into RC drifting and how his passion grew into one of the most popular aftermarket chassis brands in the drift scene.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 23, 2025, 4:57 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts 0 Offset 16.5mm Clamping Servo Horn
    The JConcepts 16.5mm clamping servo horn created for the 23T, and 25T count has all the necessary geometry to fit a vast assortment of vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 23, 2025, 7:55 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated RC10T7 Stadium Truck Kit
    Based on Team Associated’s RC10B7 platform, the RC10T7 Team Kit is the next iteration of the successful truck platform. Design goals were to lower CG, add durability, and incorporate the RC10B7 adjustability and performance.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 23, 2025, 5:10 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Associated RC10SC7 1/10th Scale Short Course Kit
    The Team Associated RC10SC7 shares key components with the RC10B7 and RC10B7D Team Kits, making it easier than ever to run multiple classes at the same time.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 23, 2025, 8:15 p.m. View Comments
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    Sealing Nitro Carburetors With The Drake [VIDEO]
    Adam Drake took some time this week to explain how he seals a carburetor and what products are used.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 23, 2025, 4:48 p.m. View Comments
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    New Boost RC Italian Accessory Brand
    A new name joins the RC racing world: Boost RC, an Italian project born from passion in RC Racing and solid experience in engineering design.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 23, 2025, 8:05 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray NT1 2026 Conversion Kit
    The Team Xray NT1 with 2026 Upgrade Set is more stable, offers higher corner speed, and is easier to drive.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 23, 2025, 5:04 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Purple B7 Turnbuckles
    JConcepts has released new Fin Titanium Turnbuckles for the B7 in purple.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 23, 2025, 4:43 p.m. View Comments
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    2025 ACI Sport Italian TC Championship Results
    The renowned Minicar Fontanellato circuit hosted the 2025 Italian RC Car Racing Championship of the Italian Motorsport Federation, ACI Sport. Find the results here.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 22, 2025, 7:01 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Cayote Crest X Evo Speed Control
    Breaking limits in speed, control, and smart design—welcome to your next-level ESC experience. Team Cayote is ready to release the new Crest X Evo 1/10th scale competition speed control.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 22, 2025, 7:25 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Xray X12'26 1/12th Scale Kit
    Team Xray has released the full presentation for the Team Xray X12'26 1/12th scale pan car kit.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 22, 2025, 6:40 p.m. View Comments
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    15th Annual JConcepts WIS Announcement
    Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs, MO is hosting the 15th annual JConcepts Winter Indoor Shootout & Invitational on Nov 21-23, 2025.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 22, 2025, 6:55 p.m. View Comments
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    New Wheeler Innovative Notions Shock Tool
    Introducing the WIN 1/8th Shock tool, ease your shock assembly and maintenance, designed to fit shock caps of 21mm in outer diameter.
    Tyler Hooks Sept. 22, 2025, 7:11 p.m. View Comments
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