Anthony Noghès - Founder of the Monaco Grand Prix

Organisers play a huge role in the success of any sport , ironically they don't get much fame and popularity as the sports person. Monaco grand prix is one of the oldest and famous grand prix races in the history of Formula one racing. All the credit goes to Anthony Noghès who was the founder of the Monaco grand prix. It was his idea to conduct a grand prix race around the streets of Monaco and the first race held during the year 1929. From then ( i.e from 1950 ) Monaco grand prix appeared on almost every year in the Formula one racing calendar except for few years due to the world wars. 

 

Monaco post issued a stamp to commemorate the birth centenary of Anthony Noghès in the year 1990. The stamp carries a portrait of Anthony Noghès and a racing car in the background. Virage Antony Noghes is the name of a corner in the racing track which is named after him. Thanks Ebay , I bagged this one...