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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 Team Associated/Reedy Holiday Ornament
    Deck out your tree with this blue and silver Team Associated and Reedy Ornament.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2018, 9:24 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New AKA P1 Tire
     AKA has released a new tire during the 2018 IFMAR World Championships in Perth, Australia called the P1.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 7, 2018, 4:15 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Ultimate Texas RC Prank [VIDEO]
     The RC racers down in Texas played the ultimate prank on a fellow racer! *Warning Explicit Language*
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 6, 2018, 3:38 p.m. View Comments
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    Rose is the Invitational Champion
     Brandon Rose has Won The 2018 Invitational at Gulf Coast Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 6, 2018, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

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    Pletka Wins Fun Cup Austria
     Rudolf Pletka took the win in 17.5 TC at the Fun Cup in Pletka Austria.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 6, 2018, 9:25 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Infinity Fuel Bottle
    Infinity has added a brand fuel bottle to their line up of accessories for nitro racing.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 6, 2018, 9:33 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Team Associated FT Graphite Motor Plate
     Team Associated has released a new FT graphite motor plate for the 6.1 line of cars and trucks.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 6, 2018, 11:13 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Roapex Stadium Truck Tires
     HRC Distribution / Roapex are now introducing two 1/10 tires, especially designed for Stadium Trucks, the TRIGGER and MORPH. These tires are completing the new ROAPEX tires range.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2018, 10:15 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New HPI Racing FJ Cruiser Body
     Venture truck owners and scale Toyota fans can now customize their trucks the officially licensed FJ Cruiser body set from HPI Racing. Loaded with scale features, a custom-painted FJ Cruiser will bring a whole new look to your next trail run!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2018, 10:27 a.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Tracker Wheel Discs
     The JConcepts Tracker wheel discs are replacement options for the Dragon wheel sets to provide a new look or to simply change the color scheme to existing wheels.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2018, 10:39 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Traxxas Slash 4x4 VXL Colors
     Known for speed, durability, and unbeatable fun, the Traxxas Slash 4X4 VXL (68086-4) is always a fan favorite. Three new race replica colors are joining the popular Slash lineup just in time for holiday shopping.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2018, 9:26 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Pacific Coast Hobbies Vendor Day
     Pacific Coast Hobbies is welcoming representatives from Proline, Team Associated, and MIP to talk with customers on November 10th. Come check it out!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2018, 9:14 a.m. View Comments

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    New STRC Brass +3 Traxxas TRX-4 Hex
     The new STRC Traxxas TRX-4 CNC Machined High Quality Brass +3mm off-set Hex Adapters not only adds more weight to your front and rear drive axles (combine total of 25g) it also slightly increase the width of your TRX-4 giving it more stability.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2018, 9:14 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Florian Joos Joins XRAY Junior Team
     XRAY is happy to announce that Belgian driver Florian Joos is joining the XRAY Junior Team to race the XRAY T4 & X12 platforms.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2018, 10:42 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Hobby Action Raceway: Haul In For The Holidays
     Hobby Action Raceway is hosting their 2nd annual toy drive on December 8th. Show up, race some cars, and give back to the community!
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2018, 9:30 a.m. View Comments
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    New MIP X-Duty Tech Tip [VIDEO]
     MIP's Matt Olson has released a new video showing how to properly install the axles on select Traxxas cars and trucks.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2018, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New RCLYFE 1mm TLR 22 4.0 Shock Tower Shim
     In reaction to the Team Losi Racing blog post about shimming the tower on the Losi 22 4.0. RCLYFE has decided to make a 1mm shim for the shock tower.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2018, 10:41 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Novotny Wins Lestr Cup R1
     Kaja Novotny has taken the win in 2wd and 4wd buggy at the first round of the Lestr Cup.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2018, 9:05 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    IFMAR WORLDS: Overall Results from the 200mm Worlds
     Here is the overall results list from last week's IFMAR 200mm Touring Car World Championship.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2018, 9:25 a.m. View Comments
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    'The Invitational' Returns This Weekend
     The Texas Invitational is returning to Houston Texas this weekend with an invite Ebuggy class for the best in the region.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2018, 12:43 p.m. View Comments

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    New JConcepts Bodies Available Through HB Racing
     Now available from HB Racing is the Silencer Lightweight bodyshell from JConcepts. The Silencer Lightweight is a no compromise bodyshell for hardcore racers. It’s 30g lighter than the standard bodyshell for lower CG, quicker acceleration and improved
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2018, 9:15 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    452 November Club Race
     452 Raceway is hosting their monthly club race on a fresh track build. Stop by and check it out!
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 30, 2018, 12:33 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    IFMAR WORLDS: Matsukura is the 2018 200mm Nitro World Champion
     The 2018 edition of the IFMAR 200mm Nitro On-road Worlds are officially over. Naoto Matsukura has taken the title from the number 3 spot on the grid.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 27, 2018, 7:53 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Delta RC Carpet Track
     Delta RC in Northern California recently converted their asphalt track to a carpet off-road and on-road setup. Check out the info here!
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2018, 11:19 a.m. View Comments

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    XRS Grand Final Announcement
     Experience the world of RC racing at the amazing XRS Grand Final. Get ready for unparalleled entertainment with your favorite RC cars, world top drivers, interactive experiences and Saturday party.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2018, 1:21 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New ROAPEX Short Course Tires
     HRC Distribution / Roapex has now introduced a range of four 1/10 Short Course tires, called the TRIGGER, TRACKER, RHYTHM and MORPH.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2018, 9:24 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Drake Wins Fall Brawl at Hal's Hobby
     This past weekend was held the Fall Brawl race at the Hal’s Hobby Warehouse track in El Paso, Texas. Mugen Seiki‘s Adam Drake would sweep the nitro buggy and E-buggy classes.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2018, 9 a.m. View Comments
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    New Traxxas Slash Ultimate
     The New Traxxas Slash Ultimate features a high-speed metal gear servo, blue PTFE-coated aluminum shocks, special black chrome SCT wheels, and two exciting new colors.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 26, 2018, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

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    IFMAR WORLDS: Matsukura Fastest in Round 4
     Naoto Matsukura has now become the only driver to hit a 24 lap pace here in qualifying. He has become the 3rd different driver to TQ here in Homestead during round 4 of qualifying.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2018, 12:38 p.m. View Comments
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    IFMAR WORLDS: Superpole Will Not Run Again [UPDATE]
     The protest of the super pole has been overturned. Pietsch will start 2nd in the main event on Sunday.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2018, 6:13 p.m. View Comments
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    IFMAR WORLDS: Matsukura TQ's Round 6
     Naoto Matsukura has TQ'ed round 6 of the IFMAR Worlds here in Homestead, Miami.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2018, 6:38 p.m. View Comments
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    IFMAR WORLDS: Balestri is Overall TQ
    Dario Balestri has taken his 3rd TQ of the 2018 IFMAR Worlds. He is now the overall TQ as well.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 25, 2018, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Team Losi Racing Blog: Mitch 22T 4.0 Setup
     JR Mitch has updated the Team Losi Racing Blog with his new 22T 4.0 Setup from the GS Hobbies Walking Dead Race where he took the win.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2018, 2:34 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Tribute Wheel Mock Beadlock Rings
     The Tribute wheel by JConcepts has impacted the RC monster truck community with style, functionality and realism. Now, drivers can reach for some mock beadlocks to give their truck another look and attitude. The injection molded, 4-piece set includes
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2018, 8:03 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Thong, Quek, and Tang Win Arrowmax Cup R3
     Daryl Thong took the win in 13.5 TC while Dominic Quek took Formula and PY Tang won Mod TC at the 3rd round of the Arrowmax Cup.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2018, 8:32 a.m. View Comments
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    IFMAR WORLDS: Balestri Goes 2/2 in Qualifying
     Infinity's Dario Balestri has had a perfect start to his 2018 IFMAR Worlds taking the first two qualifiers, this time with teammate Andy Moore finishing 2nd from the 2nd fastest heat.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2018, 2:45 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Infinity IF18 Optional Parts
     Infinity has introduced two new optional parts for its IF18 World Championship and Euro Nitro Series title winning 1:8 Onroad nitro car. These parts include a Front Upper Suspension Shaft set and a Rear Body Mount Shaft set.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2018, 2:19 p.m. View Comments
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    IFMAR WORLDS: Moore Denies Balestri's Perfect Day
     Andy Moore has taken the TQ in 3rd round of qualifying giving Infinity their 3rd TQ of the day but denying his teammate Dario Balestri a perfect qualifying day.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2018, 5:46 p.m. View Comments
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    IFMAR WORLDS: Balestri Strikes in Q1
     10th Seed, Infinity's Dario Balestri TQ'ed qualifier 1 by roughly 4 tenths of a second over Naoto Matsukura at the 2018 IC Track World Championships at Homestead Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 24, 2018, 12:32 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Meaken Park Open Family Day
     The Meaken Park track in Logan, Australia hosted a family day to boost participation in the track within the community, check out the results here!
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 23, 2018, 11:47 a.m. View Comments

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