June 18, 2015 – This day, 20 years ago, Lebanon lost one of its greatest drivers, Johnny Moakdieh, just one year after he scored an emphatic Cedar’s Rally victory in the summer of 1994, driving his Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution.
Moakdieh was one of the fastest drivers to ever take part in the Lebanese Rally Championship, taking multiple victories and having the potential to secure multiple titles as evident by his three consecutive Cedar’s Rally wins between 1992-1994.
20 years on, the legend lives on through his family, friends, fans and the whole Lebanese motorsport community. To this day, Johnny is remembered and loved by many, especially those who flocked to witness his spectacular driving during his heyday. Enjoy the tribute video from the 1994 Cedar’s Rally below.