Dutt Yanni

Q: When did Dutt Yanni die?

Dutt Yanni died on March 1, 1982.

Q: How old was Dutt Yanni when they died?

Dutt Yanni was 58 years old at the time of death.

Q: When was Dutt Yanni born?

Dutt Yanni was born on February 2, 1923.

Q: What was Dutt Yanni's occupation?

Dutt Yanni was a racing driver.

Justin N. "Dutt" Yanni (November 27, 1923 – March 1, 1982) was an American pioneering driver of modified stock cars. In 1961, he became the inaugural track champion at the then Mil-Ray Raceway in Fulton, New York.

Racing career

Yanni competed throughout the 1950s on both asphalt and dirt racetracks in Central New York, including the Brewerton Speedway, Rochester's Monroe County Fairgrounds, and Williamson's Spencer Speedway, as well as venues in Pennsylvania and Canada.

Yanni was crowned New York State Champion with his victory at the 1954 State Fair. He also claimed the 1952 and 1954 track championship at LaFayette Speedway, titles in 1957 and 1960 at the Oswego Speedway, and the 1958 honors at the Watertown Speedway, all in New York.

Yanni retired from driving upon claiming the Fulton championship. He was inducted into the Oswego Speedway Hall of Fame in 2003.