Cody Williams
@codywilliamsauthor.bsky.social
Co-writer of #50StatesofShortTracks. Author of #TheLegendofGroovyHollow, #TheFifthLine, & #BunnyBoy. Writer for The Daily Downforce and NASCAR Pole Position. Trombonist. SPED advocate.
This is THE RUNDOWN, recapping tonight's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Echo Park (Atlanta Motor) Speedway. Check it out.
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The Rundown: Focused Health 250 at Echo Park Speedway - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? For the seventeenth time this season, the NASCAR Xfinity Series fired their engines at Atlanta Motor Spee…wait, I mean Echo Park Speedway! Yeah, that’s what I meant. As the summer si...
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June 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM
This is THE RUNDOWN, recapping tonight's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Echo Park (Atlanta Motor) Speedway. Check it out.
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Today I surpassed 60,000 words in my novel-in-progress, LOST BOYS.
March 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Today I surpassed 60,000 words in my novel-in-progress, LOST BOYS.
WHISPERWOOD has been finished for almost two months now. But in this blog post, I talk about some other upcoming projects, including a new novel tentatively titled LOST BOYS and the nonfiction book 50 STATES OF SHORT TRACKS. Check it out.
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Whisperwood is Finished!: Updates and Other News
The day has finally come. For over two years I wondered if I would ever get to this point. You never really know that a book is going to get done until it's done. Sometimes, you go down a rocky path.....
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March 21, 2025 at 3:54 AM
WHISPERWOOD has been finished for almost two months now. But in this blog post, I talk about some other upcoming projects, including a new novel tentatively titled LOST BOYS and the nonfiction book 50 STATES OF SHORT TRACKS. Check it out.
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The 67th running of the Great American race is officially in the books! It has been a long day but it was, in the end, a great race. Here's a piece I wrote. Here's what all went down in this year's #Daytona500
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Everything That Happened in the 67th Daytona 500 - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? At long last, it’s finally time to get the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season officially underway! And what better to kick it off than the 67th running of the Great American Race, the Day...
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February 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
The 67th running of the Great American race is officially in the books! It has been a long day but it was, in the end, a great race. Here's a piece I wrote. Here's what all went down in this year's #Daytona500
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Tonight, I surpassed 30,000 words in my novel-in-progress, LOST BOYS, formerly known as ORIGINS.
February 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Tonight, I surpassed 30,000 words in my novel-in-progress, LOST BOYS, formerly known as ORIGINS.
The long-anticipated NASCAR Xfinity Series opener at Daytona is officially in the books. Read all about everything that went down here:
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Everything That Happened in the Xfinity Race at Daytona - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? Both the Craftsman Truckers and the ARCA youngsters had their chance. Now, it was time for the NASCAR Xfinity Series to take to the World Center of Race. Saturday night saw the annua...
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February 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The long-anticipated NASCAR Xfinity Series opener at Daytona is officially in the books. Read all about everything that went down here:
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YouTube sensation Cleetus McFarland made his ARCA debut today in Daytona. Check out how he did in his debut race here:
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Cleetus McFarland Finishes 30th in ARCA Debut - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? All jokes aside, nobody can say that the 2025 ARCA Menards Series isn’t chock full of personality! One of the most interesting personalities in today’s ARCA race at Daytona was that ...
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February 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
YouTube sensation Cleetus McFarland made his ARCA debut today in Daytona. Check out how he did in his debut race here:
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Branden "Butterbean" Queen won his first race in ARCA at Daytona! Check out the details here:
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"Butterbean" Queen Wins ARCA Race at Daytona - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? After qualifying was rained out this morning, William Sawallich, driving the JGR number 18 Toyota, was awarded the pole to start the 2025 ARCA Menards Series Season. And despite seve...
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February 16, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Branden "Butterbean" Queen won his first race in ARCA at Daytona! Check out the details here:
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I wrote a piece about Donald Trump attending tomorrow's Daytona 500 because it's my job. It's very dry, no politics. I will not promote it here because I have nothing nice to say about him. If you want to read it, it's on the DDF website.
February 16, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I wrote a piece about Donald Trump attending tomorrow's Daytona 500 because it's my job. It's very dry, no politics. I will not promote it here because I have nothing nice to say about him. If you want to read it, it's on the DDF website.
Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric won their respective duels Thursday night leading up to the 67th Daytona 500. Check out the full lineup for tomorrow's race here:
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Everything That Happened in the 2025 Daytona Duels - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? Following Wednesday night’s qualifying time trials, Daytona Speedweek continued tonight with the annual Duels at Daytona. For those who don’t know, last night’s qualifying was meant ...
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February 16, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric won their respective duels Thursday night leading up to the 67th Daytona 500. Check out the full lineup for tomorrow's race here:
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Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric will lead the field to the Daytona 500 tomorrow! Check out the details!
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Briscoe, Cindric Score Front Row for 67th Daytona 500 - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? Engines are roaring in Daytona again! Happy Speedweek, Daily Downforce readers! Tonight was qualifying for the front row of the 67th running of the Great American Race, the Daytona 5...
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February 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric will lead the field to the Daytona 500 tomorrow! Check out the details!
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Here's everything that went down in last night's Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona! Check it out!
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Everything that Happened in the Truck Race at Daytona - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? How’s it going, NASCAR fans? We sat through both Daytona 500 qualifying and then two duel races Thursday night. Now, it’s the trucker’s turn to take center stage. That’s right, tonig...
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February 16, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Here's everything that went down in last night's Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona! Check it out!
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Hoping it'll be the Washington Commanders and the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl in 2 weeks. Let's see how these games go. #NFLPlayoffs
January 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Hoping it'll be the Washington Commanders and the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl in 2 weeks. Let's see how these games go. #NFLPlayoffs
Whether or not a driver has won the Daytona 500 is often a measuring stick for greatness. With that in mind, here are the 5 greatest NASCAR drivers who never hoisted the Harley J. Earl Trophy.
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5 Greatest Drivers Who Never Won the Great American Race - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? This week, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of the best drivers to ever sit behind the wheel of a NASCAR stockcar to never win the Daytona 500. So, with no f...
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January 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Whether or not a driver has won the Daytona 500 is often a measuring stick for greatness. With that in mind, here are the 5 greatest NASCAR drivers who never hoisted the Harley J. Earl Trophy.
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Who remembers NASCAR Preseason Thunder? Yeah, this used to be a thing and it was great! I wrote an article about it!
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When NASCAR Had A Preseason: Revisiting Preseason Thunder - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? Most major American sports have a pre-season or something similar. Though it can be argued that NASCAR does as well (in the form of the annual exhibition Clash), it is inarguably a s...
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January 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Who remembers NASCAR Preseason Thunder? Yeah, this used to be a thing and it was great! I wrote an article about it!
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Today I surpassed 520,000 words in my novel-in-progress, WHISPERWOOD. I'm currently writing the final chapter (not counting the epilogue).
January 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Today I surpassed 520,000 words in my novel-in-progress, WHISPERWOOD. I'm currently writing the final chapter (not counting the epilogue).
When I was younger, I always considered the Rolex 24 to be the true kickoff of Daytona Speedweeks. Over the years, many NASCAR drivers have competed in the crown jewel endurance race.
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5 Times NASCAR Drivers Competed in the Rolex 24 at Daytona - The Daily Downforce
What’s Happening? Many NASCAR fans on the internet clamor for the return of Speedweeks in Daytona. We used to have it all, didn’t we? The week before the Daytona 500, we had the ARCA race on Saturday,...
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January 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
When I was younger, I always considered the Rolex 24 to be the true kickoff of Daytona Speedweeks. Over the years, many NASCAR drivers have competed in the crown jewel endurance race.
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Today I surpassed 510,000 words in my novel-in-progress, WHISPERWOOD.
January 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Today I surpassed 510,000 words in my novel-in-progress, WHISPERWOOD.
January 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Without further ado, the best book I read in 2024 is...THE LAST CHAIRLIFT by John Irving. Here's a short little review.
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Top-5 Books I Read in 2024: #1
Without a shadow of a doubt, my favorite book I read in 2024 is, hands down, The Last Chairlift by John Irving. I had never read Irving before but this book made me feel like I owe it to myself...
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January 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Without further ado, the best book I read in 2024 is...THE LAST CHAIRLIFT by John Irving. Here's a short little review.
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Before we get to my favorite book I read in 2024, here are a few honorable mentions:
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Top-5 Books I Read in 2024: Honorable Mentions
Before we get to my number 1, here are a few honorable mentions. First off is Small Town Horror by Ronald Malfi. This was my first Malfi book and it probably would have made my top-5 if I hadn't...
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January 1, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Before we get to my favorite book I read in 2024, here are a few honorable mentions:
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HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! 2024 was a great year! I'm looking forward to a fantastic 2025! 🥳
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From the desk 2024: Year in Review & What's Next
Cody Williams is the author of the novel Bunny Boy and the novella The Fifth Line, both available through True Terror Publications. He has also published two previous collections of fiction,...
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January 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! 2024 was a great year! I'm looking forward to a fantastic 2025! 🥳
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It's once again time for my top-5 countdown of the best books I read this year. Here's number 3 along with a short little review: LISEY'S STORY by Stephen King.
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Top-5 Books I Read in 2024: #2 LISEY'S STORY
Like with The Changeling by Victor Levalle last year, I read Lisey's Story by Stephen King in preparation for the Apple+ television adaptation. I've still never seen either but I loved both...
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January 1, 2025 at 4:56 AM
It's once again time for my top-5 countdown of the best books I read this year. Here's number 3 along with a short little review: LISEY'S STORY by Stephen King.
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