After a year's absence because of the pandemic, the Top Dead Center (TDC) Motor Club's annual car show will return this year at a new location.

The 12th annual Drive Out Hunger Car Show and Food Drive to benefit the Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lexus of Chester Springs, 400 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs. The rain date is Saturday, Sept. 18.

On display will be all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, antiques, classics, rat rods, street rods and muscle cars. "About three-quarters of the lot will be cleaned out for us," noted Joe O'Fria, club president. "We will also have a live band this year - Lisa Chavous and the Philadelphia Blues Messengers." Epicurean Garage will offer food for sale.

Owners interested in displaying their vehicles will be asked to pay a registration fee and to donate three or more nonperishable food items for the food bank. Registrants will be entered into a drawing to win a cash prize. "We will also have close to 100 door prizes to give away to participants," O'Fria said. Prizes will include gift certificates to local stores and eateries, as well as car-related items.

Spectators are invited to attend the car show for free, but they are asked to donate nonperishable food items for the CCFB. A truck from the food bank will be on hand to accept the donated food. Monetary donations will also be accepted.

A total of 35 trophies will be awarded. The awards ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m.

A panel of judges will present first-, second- and third-place trophies, and there will be a People's Choice Award as well. There will also be some unique car show awards such as Whoever Traveled the Farthest, Oldest Car - Female Owned and Oldest Car - Youngest Driver.

The trophies are custom made by club members out of old car parts that are cleaned, welded together, powder-coated and then painted. Club members are currently meeting regularly at trophy-making workshops in preparation for the show.

Club members, who pay a yearly membership fee, meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Epicurean Garage, 570 Simpson Drive, Chester Springs. Guests are welcome. Having a specialized vehicle is not a requirement, as the club is open to owners of all types of vehicles.

Lexus of Chester Springs is located on Route 100, just north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike entrance. For more information about the car show or to register, call 484-206-5109 or visit http://www.tdcmotorclub.com or http://www.facebook.com/tdcmotorclub. More information about the CCFB is available at http://www.chestercountyfoodbank.org.