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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 ST Racing Concepts TRX-4 and SCX10 parts
     ST Racing Concepts has released new option parts for the Traxxas TRX-4 and Axial SCX10 trucks.
    Tyler Hooks June 1, 2018, 9:10 a.m. View Comments
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    FUTURE STARS OF RC: Sammy Moran
     Sammy Moran is a young California hotshot taking wins and podiums in as many places as he can. We caught up to him after two big wins at the JConcepts INS series.
    Tyler Hooks June 1, 2018, 8:33 a.m. View Comments
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    Sneak Peek: New TLR 8th scale buggy spotted
     Dakotah Phend looks to be running a new prototype variation of the 8ight buggy at the Horizon RC Fest this weekend.
    Tyler Hooks June 1, 2018, 5:35 p.m. View Comments
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    Nikolai Haaheim rejoins Schumacher Racing
     Schumacher Racing would like to welcome back top Norwegian on road driver Nikolai Haaheim to the team.
    Tyler Hooks May 31, 2018, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

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    New Arrowmax adjustable ride height gauge
    Arrowmax introduced a new addition to their black golden tools available in the form of an adjustable ride height gauge.
    Tyler Hooks May 31, 2018, 9:13 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    T&T Summer Nights Round 3 Results
     The T&T summer nights series kicked off this past weekend with 40 entries from Louisiana and the surrounding states.
    Tyler Hooks May 30, 2018, 9:30 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2018 Lonestar Nitro Challenge recap
     This past weekend was the 2018 Lonestar Nitro Challenge at Thornhill Raceway put on by Joey Christiansen and directed by Jimmy Babcock.
    Tyler Hooks May 30, 2018, 8:33 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New PR Racing SC201 RTR 1/10 Electric 2WD Short Course Truck
     PR Racing is working very hard to bridge the gap between beginners and experienced racers by offering high quality RTR vehicles that are capable of entering races as well. PR racing is excited to begin their RTR announcement with the SC201 Shortcours
    Tyler Hooks May 30, 2018, 10:14 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New MIP B6.1D 17.5 67mm Puck System
     At this year's Stock Nationals, MIP had the privilege to debut this new 17.5 Drive System for the Associated B6.1D Team Kit. The kit is available to the public now.
    Tyler Hooks May 30, 2018, 9:53 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    REEDY On-road Race 2018: Results
     This past weekend the Reedy On-road Race of Champions was held for the last time at the world famous Tamiya Raceway. Marc Rhienhard was able to clench his 7th title and the final at this landmark track.
    Tyler Hooks May 29, 2018, 5:16 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Hobbs takes a win at the 2018 Hank Perry 240
     Maclan's Douglas Hobbs was able to take the Modified Truck win at the 2018 Hank Perry 240 after having to come from the B main.
    Tyler Hooks May 29, 2018, 8:44 a.m. View Comments
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    JQ Racing rounds out the Finnish Nationals R1 podium on Jconcepts
     JQ Racing's Joseph Quagraine takes second at the Finnish nationals round 1 with teammate August Poutiainen finishing third. JQ young gun Max Mort was able to take the TQ before bad luck struck.
    Tyler Hooks May 29, 2018, 9:42 a.m. View Comments

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    New Yokomo YD-2S aluminum shock tower
     Yokomo has released the new YD-2S aluminum rear shock tower with added roll center adjustments.
    Tyler Hooks May 29, 2018, 9:16 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Lantheaume wlns at French championship round 3
     The third round of the French championship took place this past weekend at Bonneville. Armand Lantheaume took the 4wd buggy win over Musso and Orlowski.
    Tyler Hooks May 25, 2018, 9:02 a.m. View Comments
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    Novotny takes 3 at Czech nationals round 2
     The 2nd round of 1/10 Czech nationals took place last weekend in Janovice. Kaja Novotny took all three modified class wins.
    Tyler Hooks May 25, 2018, 8:14 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Arrowmax V2 Black Golden 1/10 TC setup station
     Arrowmax would like to introduce the V2 version of the all-time successful Black Golden Setup System for 1/10th Touring Car.
    Tyler Hooks May 25, 2018, 7:57 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    XRS Czech series round 1 report
     The opening round of the Czech Xray Racing Series was held at the Celakovice race track.
    Tyler Hooks May 25, 2018, 8:38 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    The Procircuit Challenge 2018 information
    Here is all you need to know to get ready for the 2018 Procircuit Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks May 24, 2018, 9:13 a.m. View Comments
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    Hinz and Zeppin win at JBRL round 3
     Tommy Hinz took 2wd mod buggy and Austin Zeppin won 17.5 expert 2wd buggy and 13.5 4wd buggy.
    Tyler Hooks May 24, 2018, 8:47 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New VPPro Raptor MBX8 body
     VPPro has released a new body to their popular Raptor line for the Mugen MBX8.
    Tyler Hooks May 24, 2018, 8:04 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    New Top 25 RC rankings following the worlds warmup
     The Top 25 RC rankings saw some shake ups over the weekend as the worlds warmup took place in Australia.
    Tyler Hooks May 23, 2018, 10:17 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    JQ Racing's Hernandez takes two in Puerto Rico at Fajardo
     Eliud Hernandez won both Nitro Buggy and Ebuggy in Puerto Rico with his JQ Racing rides this weekend at the Fajardo track.
    Tyler Hooks May 23, 2018, 9:19 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Arrowmax 3200mah 3.7v Lipo
    Arrowmax is introducing the all new 3200mAh LiPo for Sanwa MT-44. Measuring 60x40x10mmThe battery comes pre-wired with a Sanwa-compatible connector.  
    Tyler Hooks May 23, 2018, 9:43 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    THE Series round 1 RC Clubhouse results
     THE Series kicked off last weekend at The RC Clubhouse with over three hundred entries for an action packed weekend of racing.
    Tyler Hooks May 23, 2018, 9:56 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Van Helmond doubles at Race Real Dirt 2018
     Wesley Van Helmond takes 2wd and 4wd buggy at the Race Real Dirt 2018 event.
    Tyler Hooks May 22, 2018, 4:39 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    FUTURE STARS OF RC: Ron DeVoll
     With the rise of the new tire and accessory company Raw Speed, Ron DeVoll has seemed to gain traction himself making the Reedy Open Class A-main, as well as finishing on the podium at countless races from coast to coast - including the recent Silver
    Tyler Hooks May 15, 2018, 11:14 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Silver State: Tessmann, Tebo, and Lutz with pro class victories
     Sunday was upper mains day at the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge.
    Tyler Hooks May 7, 2018, 12:27 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Silver State: 5th Scale Results
     The 5th scale event at the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge had 70+ entries across multiple 2wd and 4wd buggy and truggy classes.
    Tyler Hooks May 6, 2018, 6:44 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Silver State: Round 3 and Overall Qualifying Results.
    Saturday at the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge is filled with round 3 of qualifying and lower mains allowing many racers to take the night off to go explore Las Vegas.
    Tyler Hooks May 5, 2018, 5:18 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Silver State: Tebo, Maifield, and Tessmann top qualifying round 1
     Friday at the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge has racers competing in the first two rounds of qualifying.
    Tyler Hooks May 4, 2018, 4:39 p.m. View Comments
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    Silver State: Tessmann and Maifield top qualifying round 2
     Friday at the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge has racers competing in the first two rounds of qualifying.
    Tyler Hooks May 4, 2018, 10:46 p.m. View Comments
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    Silver State: Lutz Maifield and Tebo top Thursday seeding
     Thursday at the 2018 Silver State includes two rounds of seeding practice where driver's best three consecutive laps seed them into qualifying order.
    Tyler Hooks May 3, 2018, 7:09 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Silver State 2018 Preview
     The action begins here today at South Point Hotel and Casino for the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge. Here is what you can expect for this coming weekend.
    Tyler Hooks May 3, 2018, 11:40 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Silver State 2018 Preview
     The action begins here today at South Point Hotel and Casino for the 2018 Silver State Nitro Challenge. Here is what you can expect for this coming weekend.
    Tyler Hooks May 3, 2018, 1:53 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    FUTURE STARS OF RC: Brandon Rose
     The Texas area has fostered a group of quick younger racers, led by Jake Dellinger that travel the state and region weekly battling it out for bragging rights until the next event. Brandon Rose is one of the newest hot shots battling for the win at e
    Tyler Hooks April 17, 2018, 12:59 p.m. View Comments
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    FUTURE STARS OF RC: Kayla Espinel
    The Psycho Nitro Blast is perhaps the most notable of the growing number of events have brought a lot of RC industry attention to the East Coast racing scene, and one of the big stories of last weekend's eleventh running of the PNB was Kayla Espinel'
    Tyler Hooks April 11, 2018, noon View Comments

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  • Media
    THE UNPROFESSIONALS: Navigating College
     In this week's edition of the Unprofessionals, Tyler Hooks tackles the topic of attending college and how to balance life outside of RC with our favorite hobby.
    Tyler Hooks April 10, 2018, 10:54 a.m. View Comments
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    THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS: RC Communications Headsets
     For this week's Thursday Testimonials product review, guest contributor Tyler Hooks shares his experience and review of the increasingly popular RC Racing Communications headset system for nitro racing.
    Tyler Hooks March 28, 2018, 2:16 p.m. View Comments
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    FUTURE STARS OF RC: Caleb Stevens
     Despite starting his racing career just three years ago on a temporary track, Caleb Stevens is racking up wins and podium finishes across the U.S. in everything from carpet electric to outdoor nitro. Tyler Hooks asked him about racing, school, TV, gi
    Tyler Hooks March 22, 2018, 11:47 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Keel, Hooks, Clark, Cruse and Walters won Southern Winter Payout Series titles
     Tyler Hooks worked with tracks in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana to organize the Southern Winter Payout Series with a portion of the proceeds going back to the winners at each of the five rounds, and then joined Tyler Keel, Andrew Clark, Matt Cruse an
    Tyler Hooks March 18, 2018, 2:07 p.m. View Comments

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