The much-anticipated first round of the Hill Climb Championship, part of the Saudi Toyota Championship 2023, concluded amidst high spirits at the heights of Prince Mishari Bin Saud Park, Khaira Forest, in Bani Hassan Governorate, Al-Baha region. The esteemed event was organized and overseen by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, with Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJ) as the official partner and strategic sponsor Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and the Emirate of Al-Baha region. The championship saw driver Jean Lahoud secure the first place, followed by runners-up Rabih Al Awar and Fadi Hammadeh, who won second and third place respectively. In the ranking of categories, the G1 category was dominated by Abdulaziz Majed Al-Fudhaili, with Sultan Saeed Abu Nab and Nuha Fouad Al Ghalib trailing behind him. The G2 category witnessed Hisham Badiea Al Badiea bagging first place ahead of Ali Mohammed Al Khudayr and Sultan Jalal Al Deen Hamdi, while the G3 category saw Mubarak Ali Al-Zbidi taking the top spot, followed by Abdulaziz Abdul Rahman Al Ramih and Nawaf Bandar Bawazeer. The G4 category was won by Rabih Moayad Al Awar, with Sultan Thamer Kayello and Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Sheryan securing the second and third positions. Jean Lahoud topped the G5 category in front of Ahmed Jamal Abdelhady and Moaaz Mohamed El Zahrawi, and Fadi Yousef Hammadeh topped the G6 category, followed by Zacria Silwan and Abdullah Ahmed Al Amri. Finally, Jalah Faisal Al Ghalib clinched first place in the Women"s Cup, ahead of Reem Thamer Al Aboud and Afnan Abdulrahman Al Marglani. The captivating two-day race commenced from the base of the plateau, escalating to the thrilling climax at an altitude of 340 meters. The event was meticulously organized and supervised by the Saudi Federation of Automobiles and Motorcycles, with the official partnership with Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJ) as the official partner and the Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) as a strategic sponsor. To conclude the day, a grand ceremony was held to honor the supporters, participants, organizers, and the winners in the general arrangement and its various categories. This event not only celebrated the spirit of competition but also highlighted the remarkable talents of Saudi Arabia"s motor sport sector. — SG