John, born January 6, 1939, was a member of the Andy Belmont Racing pit crew for many racing seasons. He will be buried with his "pit crew of the race" award earned from the Kentucky Speedway in 2001.

John Dicken was the current president of the Penndel Fire Company, Engine Company Number 8. John served as a member of the Penndel Fire Company for 54 years. He was honored by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell for his 50 plus years of service. His favorite fire truck was a Hahn Fire truck, unit number 83. John's Grandson, Andrew Belmont raced car 83 Saturday night in his very first ARCA event at the Berlin Raceway. Thanks to the ARCA live remote on ARCA NATION, John was able to view Andrew racing the 83 car from Berlin.

John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia; his children Celeste and husband Jack Idell; daughter Jennifer and husband Andy Belmont; son Joseph and wife Kimberly Dicken; daughter Brandie Dicken; and grandchildren Ryan and Kathryn Idell, Justin Dicken, John Elliott, Jared Dicken, Andrew, Kyle and Brett Belmont.

Viewing hours will be from 6PM to 9PM Sunday, August 2 at the Bradley Funeral Home, 260 Bellevue Avenue, Penndel, PA., and Monday, August 3, from 8:30AM to 9:30AM at the Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Avenue, Penndel, PA. Mass will immediately follow at 10AM.

Andy Belmont
Andy Belmont Racing
203 Performance Road
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-682-3410
http://www.andybelmont.com/