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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
    Phi-Long Nguyen Leaves HB Racing
     Phi-Long Nguyen has posted on Facebook following this year's AMS event that he will no longer be racing for the HB Racing team.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 14, 2023, 5:05 p.m. View Comments
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    Talking External Fuel Filters With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about his views and opinions on external fuel filters and when to use them.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 14, 2023, 5 p.m. View Comments
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    New Team Saxo Classic Style F1 Body
     The Team Saxo MF-1-200 new classic F1 style polycarbonate body is here!.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 14, 2023, 4:55 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 IFMAR 1/12th Scale Worlds Stage 2 Report
     IFMAR has released the stage 2 report for the 2023 1/12th scale world championships which will be hosted by Beachline Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 13, 2023, 4:09 p.m. View Comments

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    Maifield Signs With Flysky
     FlySky is excited to announce that multi-time World Champion, Legendary USA top 1/8th & 1/10th off-road driver Ryan Maifield has signed with FlySky team!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 13, 2023, 11:07 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New R1 Wurks Advanced Anti-Friction Coating
     R1 Wurks would like to introduce their Advanced Anti-Friction Coating for reducing wear in high friction areas.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 10, 2023, 3:20 p.m. View Comments
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    2024 Awesomatix USA Winter Champs Announcement
     The Awesomatix USA Winter Champs will be held on February 23rd-25th at Finish Line RC Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 13, 2023, 11:02 a.m. View Comments
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    New Losi Mini LMT 4wd RTR
     Losi Mini LMT 4WDs are the ideal entry into RC for any full-scale automotive enthusiast. In radio control form, they provide the perfect foundation for doing everything you love most — competing, customizing, and upgrading.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 9, 2023, 6 p.m. View Comments

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    2024 ACI Sport Italian RC Calendar
     ACI Sport, the Italian Motorsport Federation and member of the FIA, has announced the 2024 national sporting calendar for RC Car Racing.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 9, 2023, 5:43 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New JConcepts Silent Speed 550 27T Motor
     The Silent Speed brushed motor by JConcepts is the perfect complement to crawlers looking for drivable power.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2023, 6:12 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    ESC and Radio Settings With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to explain the ESC and Radio settings he preferred.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2023, 5:57 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    High Grip Setups With Ryan Lutz [VIDEO]
     Ryan Lutz shared about set-up changes to make when going from a normal baseline set-up to a high bite set-up to get the most performance out of your 1/8th off-road R/C car.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2023, 6:09 a.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    PDX Underground Late Night Vision Racing Series Announcement
     PDX RC Underground is proud to host the first Annual Vision Racing Late Night Series.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2023, 5:54 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Industry Analytics Weekly Stats [11/1 - 11/8]
     This past week saw almost 15,000 entries across all the RC Racing genres in the #LivetimeScoring system. #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 15, 2023, 3:47 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Schumacher RC Icon 2 Worlds Formula Kit
     The ICON 2 has been fantastically successful on track with wins at the 2022 IFMAR World Cup, 2023 EFRA European Cup, and the 2022 ETS series, all driven by Schumacher team driver Andreas Stiebler.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2023, 6:03 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Corsetec Electric Product Line Graphic
     Corsatec has put together a graphic to explain the best applications for their 1/8th and 1/10th scale electric products.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 9, 2023, 5:35 p.m. View Comments

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    New Bittydesign ARES-1 Body Platform
     Bittydesign is excited to announce their new ARES-1 body platform for 3 different scales from 1/7th all the way to 1/12th.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 6, 2023, 3:49 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    SC1RCC 1RC Christmas Race Announcement
     The Christmas 1RC Oval Race is Coming at SC1RCC. Come on out for a Great Claus, pun intended.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 6, 2023, 4:02 p.m. View Comments
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    Dario Balestri Crowned 1/8th GP World Champion [VIDEO]
     This past weekend Dario Balestri was crowned the 2023 World Champion in the 1/8th GP class.
    Tyler Hooks Dec. 5, 2023, 3:20 p.m. View Comments
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    2023/24 XRS Slovakia Series Round 2 Results
     The beautiful Hudy Arena in Trencin, Slovakia hosted the 2nd round of XRS Slovakia 2023/2024 season this past weekend. Find the podiums here.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 6, 2023, 3:41 p.m. View Comments

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    How to Go Faster With Foams and Wheels With Ryan Lutz [VIDEO]
     How to glue / Tape foams to the wheel. How to get extra bump handling or grip out of your R/C car tires. How to handle higher grip conditions better and be faster with Ryan Lutz and his new video series.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 6, 2023, 3:58 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    Exalt RC 1/8th Motor Teaser
     Here is a peak at the 1st Exalt RC XLR8 1/8th Scale Buggy and Truggy Motors to arrive for testing.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 3, 2023, 5:37 p.m. View Comments
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    New Raw Speed Rewind Carpet Tire
     Raw Speed is proud to announce their newest carpet tread pattern, the Rewind, in a brand new generation of carpet rubber.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 3, 2023, 5:30 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Pro-Line Racing Coyote Grande Crawler Body
     Introducing the Coyote Grande High-Performance Rock Crawling competition body from Pro-Line.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 3, 2023, 5:04 p.m. View Comments

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    New MiBorg RCV Driveshafts
     MiBorg presents their new release of the innovative RCV driveshaft, lubricated for life.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 3, 2023, 5:13 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 JBRL Nitro Series Finals Podium Pictures
     Check out the podium pictures from the final round of the 2023 JBRL Nitro Series hosted by Hot Rod Hobbies.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 3, 2023, 5:25 p.m. View Comments
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    New Pro-Line Racing Valkyrie 1/8th Buggy Tire
     Introducing the Pro-Line Racing Valkyrie 1/8 Buggy race tire, an evolution of the popular Slide Lock tire engineered for hard-packed, blue-groove, high-grip tracks.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2023, 6:36 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Pro-Line Racing SCX10 Twin I-Beam Suspension Kit
     Transform your SCX10 I/II into a 2WD Desert Truck with Pro-Line's Twin I-Beam Pre-Runner Suspension Kit!
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2023, 6:13 p.m. View Comments

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    New ST Racing Concepts Brass SCX10 Axle Tubes and Steering Knuckles
     The ST Racing Concepts final wave of Axial SCX10 Pro 4x4 competition crawler option parts contains two vital components to add more overall weight to the lower part of the vehicle.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2023, 6:29 p.m. View Comments
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    New Iris ONE Internal Shock Spring and Piston Kit
     Experience enhanced control and adaptability with the Iris ONE Internal Shock Spring and Piston Set.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2023, 6:24 p.m. View Comments
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    New VP-Pro 1/8th Wheel Colors
     VP-PRO is excited to announce the extended range of colors to their 1/8 Buggy and Truggy wheel range.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 2, 2023, 6:20 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    2023 SCMT Winter Nationals
     For the sixth year in a row the SoCal Monster Trucks Racing Series is hosting the premiere West Coast monster truck race.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2023, 6:09 p.m. View Comments

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  • Media
    Industry Analytics Weekly Stats [10/25 - 11/1]
     RC Entries in the #LivetimeScoringSystem was back over 13,000 for another week moving into November, see what people are racing here. #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 8, 2023, 6:18 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 IFMAR Administration Elections Update
     ROAR Racing has released a statement regarding IFMAR administration elections held in Japan.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2023, 6:27 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts S2 LD3 2wd Buggy Body
     What is the response when a popular new vehicle like the Schumacher LD3 hits the market? It’s simple; add one of the most popular and best performing JConcepts bodies to date to an already successful platform.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2023, 6:18 p.m. View Comments
  • Media
    New Schumacher RC Ridge Pin 7R 1/8th Buggy Tire
     Schumacher RC would like to inform everyone of an update to their popular Ridge Pin 1/8th buggy tire.
    Tyler Hooks Nov. 1, 2023, 6:13 p.m. View Comments

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    Tuning For Bumpy Conditions With The Drake [VIDEO]
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about what he does and changes he makes for bumpy track conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2023, 4:31 p.m. View Comments
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    New JConcepts Scalloped Carpet and Turf Tire Inserts
     The JConcepts scalloped insert takes some technology from the latest in 1/10th and 1/8th off-road closed cell inserts and incorporates it in to the soft and pliable open cell material.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2023, 4:39 p.m. View Comments
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    New WMH Racing Motor Tuning Stand
     This WMH Racing base is designed to be used with either the Load Master or Motor Test Stand and the Tunalyzer, Motolyser, or motor analyzer.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2023, 4:35 p.m. View Comments
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    New Schumacher LD3 V2 Alloy Diff Kit
     The new Alloy Differential for the Schumacher LD3 is now available. This new diff is also compatible with the ST2, LD2, LD, KD and Cougar KR models.
    Tyler Hooks Oct. 31, 2023, 4:43 p.m. View Comments

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