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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
    New Xray T4'20 Active Rear Toe Suspension Set
     Xray has now released an active rear toe suspension set for the Xray T4'20.
    Tyler Hooks March 10, 2020, 10:16 a.m. View Comments
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    Female Perspective: Kayty Roxberry
     Kayty Roxberry was a staple for a bit at Nevada and California races but a recent move now sees here hitting some of the major east coast races like the Race Time Events competing in the open class for HB Racing and Proline. We caught up with her for
    Tyler Hooks March 10, 2020, 9:27 a.m. View Comments
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    Drake Talks Mugen Refresh Kits [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about the two new refresh kits from Mugen Seiki Racing for the MBX8/Eco and MBX8T/Eco kits.
    Tyler Hooks March 10, 2020, 9:55 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts B74 Servo Mount Bracket
     The JConcepts B74 servo mount bracket is machined in high-grade aluminum and anodized blue for top-notch looks.
    Tyler Hooks March 9, 2020, 3:46 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Etched Logo Beanie
     Keeping a cool head on the racetrack is a priority. However, when the weather turns cold it’s a good idea to warm-up with the JConcepts Beanie hat.
    Tyler Hooks March 9, 2020, 9:54 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Darkside Designs YZ4-SF Carbon Parts
     Darkside Designs have a bunch of new carbon parts for the YZ4-SF, check them out here!
    Tyler Hooks March 9, 2020, 9:47 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Associated RC8B3 Sway-Bar Kits
     Team Associated has released two new sets of thinner anti-roll bars for the RC8B3 line of buggies.
    Tyler Hooks March 9, 2020, 10:13 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2020 RC Pro Oval South Round 1 Results
     Check out the results from round 1 of the RC Pro Oval South Series hosted by N-Control Raceway which brought in a solid 88 entries Saturday night.
    Tyler Hooks March 9, 2020, 3:17 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Rinderknecht Signs With Ultimate Racing
     Tom Rinderknecht has signed with Ultimate Racing for engines and accessories for the 2020 Season.
    Tyler Hooks March 9, 2020, 10:18 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    JConcepts Spring Dirt Oval Nationals Spec Tire Announcement
     JConcepts would like to announce the control tire and compound for the 2020 Spring Dirt Oval Nationals set to take place April 3-5, 2020, at HobbyPlex in Omaha, Nebraska.
    Tyler Hooks March 9, 2020, 9:27 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Hagberg Claims 2020 Euros 1/12th Scale Win
     Alexander Hagberg took the win in 1/12th scale modified at the 2020 Euros with Xray.
    Tyler Hooks March 9, 2020, 9:35 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Xray Slim Graphite Battery Holder
     Xray has released a new slim battery holder for the T4 models made out of a graphite material.
    Tyler Hooks March 9, 2020, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    A State of RC: Sam Cobley
     Welcome back to a State of RC, Joining this week, superstar club racer, Sam Cobley, giving his views on the sport and how its evolved.
    Tyler Hooks March 6, 2020, 7:19 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Pro Tips With Spencer Rivkin: Ball Diff Builds [VIDEO]
     Spencer Rivkin checks in before the Desert Classic to show you how he builds a ball diff and the products he uses to insure a smooth long lasting diff.
    Tyler Hooks March 6, 2020, 9:26 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Tekno RC Aluminum Servo Horns [VIDEO]
     Check out this Product Video for the new NB48 2.0 Aluminum Throttle Servo Horns from Tekno RC and Tyler Hooks.
    Tyler Hooks March 6, 2020, 9:49 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Xray XB8E'20 Presentation
     Based on the ultra-successful XB8 platform, XRAY proudly presents the new XB8E which incorporates the latest improvements and refinements gathered by the team, race-proven in the highest competition races around the world.
    Tyler Hooks March 6, 2020, 7:26 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New JConcepts 1967 Camaro Street Eliminator Body
     Check out the new JConcepts 1967 Chevy Camaro Street Eliminator body release.
    Tyler Hooks March 6, 2020, 9:15 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    LMR Racing 1/8th Scale Brake Balls
     LMR Racing have released new Brake Balls for superior breaking and break handling with 1/8th off-road buggies.
    Tyler Hooks March 5, 2020, 7:58 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Thayer Extends With Muchmore Racing
     Muchmore is very excited to announce Jake Thayer has just signed a contract extension with the team through 2020.
    Tyler Hooks March 5, 2020, 7:50 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts B74 Arm Mounts
     JConcepts adds to the amazing line-up of accessories for the B74 with the aluminum A, B, C, and D mount blocks.
    Tyler Hooks March 5, 2020, 3:12 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Tekno RC Win Report: February 2020
     Check out the Tekno RC win report for February 2020.
    Tyler Hooks March 5, 2020, 3:09 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Extra Lap Podcast: Trish Neal
     Trish Neal the lead designer of all the Schumacher RC off-road cars talks to the Extra Lap lads.
    Tyler Hooks March 4, 2020, 8:49 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Hot Race Announces New Compounds
     Hot Race have announced that the compounds used at The Dirt Nitro Challenge by David Ronnefalk and the factory team will be released soon.
    Tyler Hooks March 4, 2020, 10:16 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Ran Out of Talent: Episode 45
     This week on Ran Out of Talent, Joe and Ryan talked about everything DNC, Dollar Hobbyz allowing sauce on their carpet offroad track, turf racing at the 510, the no prep drag race that happened in Vegas.
    Tyler Hooks March 4, 2020, 8:39 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Drake Talks Swaybar Tuning [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing talks about tuning with sway bars.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 9:30 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2020 RC Pro South Round 1 Results
     Check out all the results from this past weekend's RC Pro 1/8th Scale South Round 1 hosted by Mikes Gulf Coast Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 9:03 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Ruddog P3 Turbo Glow Plug
     The RUDDOG P3 Turbo Glow Plug in Ultra Hot specification is made by the leading manufacturer for model car engines based in Japan.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 8:58 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Redcast Wendigo Rock Racer
     Redcat has just released a new 1/10 scale rock racer, the Wendigo. Designed to look and handle like a 1:1 scale rock racer, the Wendigo utilizes solid axles both front and rear. The Wendigo is a purpose built scale rig.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 8:36 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Palsson and Bayer Win Mibosport R5 With Gotzl Winning Championships
     The 5th and final round of Mibosport cup 2019/20 was held last weekend as always in Sport V Hotel Hrotovice. This time the event saw again more than 200 entries.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 8:48 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Mini-T 2.0 Finisher Body
     The Mini-T is back and is now covered with the famed JConcepts Finnisher body.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 8:26 a.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts F2 22X-4 Body
     Designed with aspects learned from the original Finnisher bodies, the F2 provides an even more aggressive look with included details which remain crucial to performance. The JConcepts F2 body is a drop fit for the popular TLR 22X-4 buggy.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 10:15 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Xray High Torque 3-Shoe Flywheel
     The Xray High-Torque lightweight 3-shoe flywheel helps to increase acceleration and improves throttle feeling.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    2020 RC Pro Oval South Round 1 Announcement
     This weekend on March 7th, N-Control will host the first round of the 2020 RC Pro Oval Series for the South Region. Check out all the information here.
    Tyler Hooks March 3, 2020, 9:46 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Schumacher RC Atom 2 Carbon Fiber Chassis
     Schumacher RC is pleased to bring you this new Carbon Fiber chassis for the Atom 2 GT12 car.
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 10:34 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    6th Annual Beans and Cornbread Nationals Announcement
     With winter coming to a close and spring just around the corner, the Oval at Lawton RC Raceway in Lawton, Oklahoma is set to open outdoor racing season in Oklahoma on Saturday, March 14, 2020 with its 6th Annual Beans and Cornbread Spring Nationals t
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 9:57 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Donathen RC 10 and 12 Awg Wire
     Check out the new Donathen RC Leveled Up 10 and 12 awg wire.
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 10:24 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Ruddog Distribution Welcomes Carsten Keller
     Ruddog Distribution would like to welcome Carsten Keller to the Ruddog team as well as Team Associated team.
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 10:29 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    RVRCCC Juniors Make BBC's Blue Peter TV Show
     A couple of the juniors from the RVRCCC club made a guest appearance on the BBC's Blue Peter television show to show off their RC skills!
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 9:44 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Willspeed TakeOne YZ2 and XB2 Suspension Mounts
     Following on from the success of our Willspeed TakeOne D Suspension Mount for the B6.1/,2 platform Willspeed is now happy to announce the same product for the Yokomo YZ2 and also the Xray XB2 (Both 19 and 20 spec options).
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 10:18 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Sworkz RC S12-2 Full Details
     The SWORKz S12-2 1/10 2WD is designed for pure racing. The geometry of the car provides optimized corner speed compared with easy handling on carpet and very high grip tracks.
    Tyler Hooks March 2, 2020, 10:06 a.m. View Comments

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