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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
    Ravaglia Joins Sworkz Factory Team
    SWORKz is happy to announce that Marco Ravaglia will join the SWORKz factory team.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 12, 2019, 9:51 a.m. View Comments
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    Female Perspective: Makenzi Harbuck
    Makenzi Harbuck provides a unique female perspective as an elder of what could be considered the East Coast's next generation of drivers.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 12, 2019, 9:12 a.m. View Comments
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    New Sworkz S35-3E Wide Rear Suspension Conversion
    The latest S35-3E rear wide suspension conversion kit was the most important option used by the SWORKkz factory drivers.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 11, 2019, 10:01 a.m. View Comments
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    New STRC Aluminum Enduro Front and Rear Bumper Mounts
    As the Associated Element Enduro continue to gain more popularity and become a serious contender in the Scale Crawler segment, STRC is keeping the option parts coming to allow hobbyist to continue customizing their rig.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2019, 9:54 a.m. View Comments
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    A State of RC: Sam Mughal
    Joining this week on A State of RC, Sam Mughal of Slough electric model car club.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2019, 10:08 a.m. View Comments
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    Baruffolo and Canas Win at Padova Winter Cup
    Marco Baruffolo won Nitro Buggy with Juan Carlos Canas won Ebuggy at the Padova Winter Cup.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2019, 10:02 a.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity IF15 Chassis Weights and Servo Saver Parts
    Infinity has released a new chassis weight and new servo saver parts kit for the IF15.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2019, 11:24 a.m. View Comments
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    FUTURE STARS OF RC: Spencer Klein
    Check out this quick Future Stars of RC conversation with Mugen Seiki/Yokomo's Spencer Klein.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2019, 9:59 a.m. View Comments
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    Join the RC1 Racing Team for 2020
    The RC1 Racing Team has opened applications for the 2020 team which will include support from Sworkz, Infinity, Picco, TPro, and Homestead RC Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2019, 11:06 a.m. View Comments
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    Top25 Rankings After the Padova Winter Cup
    David Ronnefalk remains at the top of the Top25 rankings after the Padova Winter Cup. Elliot Boots has asked to be removed from the list due to disagreements about the list itself.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2019, 11 a.m. View Comments
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    Turner Doubles at The 2019 Harvest Festival
    Kyle Turner took 2 wins at the Annual Harvest Festival in Nitro Buggy and Ebuggy.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2019, 11:20 a.m. View Comments
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    The RC Fun Park Indiana State Championships Results
    RC Fun Park of Granger, Indiana held their annual Indiana State Championships on Nov. 2, 2019 with 130+ entries. It was a great warmup for the TLR Cup in December.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2019, 11:13 a.m. View Comments
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    Drake and DiBrino Win Fallout Arenacross
    Mugen Seiki's Adam Drake and Andy DiBrino took the 4 premier classes at the 2019 Fallout Arenacross Event.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2019, 3:25 p.m. View Comments
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    2019 Australian Nationals 1/10th Scale Results
    Chris Sturdy (2wd Modified) and Andrew Selvaggi (2wd 17.5) have taken the Australian nationals wins held at the Keilor club in Melbourne.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2019, 9:50 a.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity Jumbo Trolley Bag
    Infinity has added a Jumbo Trolley Bag to its accessories line-up.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2019, 9:56 a.m. View Comments
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    The Abominable Snow Series Announcement
    Check out the graphic and announcement for the Abominable Snow Oval Series starting later in November.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2019, 10:14 a.m. View Comments
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    2019 JBRL Nitro Final Round Results
    Check out the results from the final round of the 2019 JBRL Nitro Series at Hot Rod Hobbies.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2019, 10:03 a.m. View Comments
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    Xray XB2'20 Pre-Release Information [VIDEO]
    With the upcoming release of the all-new XB2 check out this exclusive pre-release video.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2019, 10:26 a.m. View Comments
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    Tekin Builds: Ep.14 Test, Tune, Repeat [VIDEO]
    Tekin is upping the ante with the Pro-2 Eliminator this week and chasing more speed!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 5, 2019, 3:37 p.m. View Comments
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    Ran Out of Talent Podcast: JConcepts Nationals
    Joe and Ryan talk about the Jconcepts Nationals, Ryan's return to racing and switching to a Team Associated buggy.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 11:01 a.m. View Comments
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    Tessmann Doubles at the 2019 US Open Fuel Championship
    Ty Tessmann doubled at the 2019 US Open Fuel Championships presented by AKA in nitro buggy and ebuggy ahead of Jared Tebo who would get 2nd with Spencer Heckert rounding out the podium in both classes.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 11:11 a.m. View Comments
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    Pro Tips With Spencer Rivkin: Tire Break In [VIDEO]
    In this video, Spencer Rivkin shows you how to break in 1:10 Tires.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 11:23 a.m. View Comments
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    Bornhorst Re-Signs With Tekno RC
    Tekno RC is excited to announce that Joe Bornhorst has re-signed through 2021.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 1:50 p.m. View Comments
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    Kinwald's Personal Collection Items Up For Sale
    The last of Brian Kinwald's personal collection is being offered up on Ebay by his wife. The two items up for sale are his signature transmitter bag (#0/500) and his personal Re-Release RC10 Worlds Kit.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10:38 a.m. View Comments
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    New 'Essential 1/12th & F1 RC Racer's Guide' Book
    Check out the new Essential 1/12th & F1 RC Racer's Guide a book now offered by David Stevens.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10:45 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Voice RC Podcast: Sal Andriani
    This week’s guest on The Voice RC Podcast is the one and only Sal Andriani.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10:54 a.m. View Comments
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    A State of RC: Paul Crompton
    Welcome back to another episode of A State of RC. Joining Matt and Russ this week, UK coming superstar, Paul Crompton.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10:12 a.m. View Comments
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    Galeano Joins Yokomo and Muchmore
    Gabriel Galeano has teamed up with Yokomo and Muchmore for 2020.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10 a.m. View Comments
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    Hi Performance Hobbies Break-In Benefit Race
    Hi Performance Hobbies was cleaned out by vandals last week. Join the racing community this weekend in giving back through a benefit race on November 9th.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 4, 2019, 10:26 a.m. View Comments
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    IFMAR WORLDS: Takahata is World Champion
    In a true main of attrition, Shoki Takahata was able to persevere to take the win and the 2019 IFMAR World Championship in 1/8th Nitro On-Road.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2019, 7:52 p.m. View Comments
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    IFMAR WORLDS: Australians Dominate the Semi-Finals
    The Australians Jesse Davis and Jeff Hamon topped the semi-finals and will start 3rd and 4th in the main final.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2019, 6:13 p.m. View Comments
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    JConcepts NCTS Final Round Report
    The JConcepts Crew checked in from Thunder Road for the final round of the NCTS series.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2019, 9:57 a.m. View Comments
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    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, 10:07 a.m. View Comments
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    IFMAR WORLDS: Balestri is the 2019 1/8th Worlds TQ
    Dario Balestri is the overall TQ at the 2019 IFMAR Worlds, Naoto Matsukura is the only other driver locked into the final having won the Friday afternoon Super-Pole event.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2019, 3:50 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, 10:22 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, 10:11 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, 9:57 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, 8:21 p.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, 2:38 p.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, 10:08 a.m. View Comments
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