The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), in conjunction with its official partner Abdul Latif Jameel Company, has announced that the inaugural round of the Hill Climb Championship as part of the 2023 Saudi Toyota Championship is scheduled for July 14-15. The setting for this compelling competition will be the scenic Al-Baha region. This event forms an integral component of the Saudi Toyota Championship 2023. Its successful execution is ensured through a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and the Emirate of the Al-Baha province. The venue, set in the picturesque Khaira Forest Heights area of Bani Hassan Governorate in the south of the Kingdom, will see over 55 competitors vying for the top spot in this thrilling event. The competition will be held over two consecutive days on a 2.8 km course with approximately 15 turns between the start and finish, ascending to a final point at an altitude of 340m, and promises to be a display of fortitude, determination, and motoring prowess. The stakes are higher than ever this year, with generous prizes on the line, including a GR 86 MT car for the first-place winner and monetary rewards totaling SR50,000, spread among the top performers in each category. The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation has harnessed all resources, in collaboration with various government agencies, partners, and sponsors, to ensure the continued success and prestige of this annual event. Over the past few months, exhaustive preparations have been made to maintain the high standards set by the Saudi Toyota Championship 2023, one of the most significant milestones on the Saudi motorsport landscape. — SG
