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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
    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, 11:07 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 3:38 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:22 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 10:57 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:11 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 9:21 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:24 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:28 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:08 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:28 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:21 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:08 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:34 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 5:08 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:46 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:03 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:18 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:54 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:37 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 1:15 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 10:30 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 10:18 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 10:09 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 10:24 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:06 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 5:35 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 5:43 p.m. View Comments
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    2020 ROAR National Event Schedule Announcement
    Check out the 2020 ROAR National Championship schedule.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2019, 11:56 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:35 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:19 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:43 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:56 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:39 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:45 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 11:53 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 1:21 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:08 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 12:03 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 1:05 p.m. View Comments
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    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, 1:01 p.m. View Comments
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