Welcome to the
Norwalk Soap Box Derby

Welcome to the official website for the Norwalk Classic Soap Box Derby race in Martinsburg, WV! Bucky’s Ltd Norwalk Soap Box Derby is the last surviving soap box derby in the area. Winning racers from each category are sent by the Norwalk Soap Box Derby organization to compete in the All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio in July. 2024 will mark the 24th year of this local annual tradition for the children of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle and surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia. The race occurs annually on the 2nd Saturday in June (except for when June 7th falls on a Saturday, we race on the first). The race is still held at "Red Hill," in which locals competed back in the 1950s. The hill is located on Queen Street, directly below the intersection with King St and the Town Square. The location is also adjacent to the Martinsburg Public Library. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like any additional information!