Busch Grand National Series

Channellock Welcomes New Little Gripper

Karis Olivia Menudier

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 12, 2002) – Channellock is proud to announce the newest addition to its gripping family. Friday morning, September 6, 2002, Channellock Racing added a new member to its team roster. Karis Olivia Menudier joined the Channellock Racing team at 10:11 a.m., weighing in at six pounds, 14 ounces. Karis’ grip length was 20 inches.

Karis is the first child of Robert Yates Racing’s Busch Series head fabricator, Nick Menudier and wife Meredith. Nick spends his time working in the shop, preparing the No. 98 Channellock Ford Taurus’ that Kasey Kahne drives. Menudier also travels with the team on raceday.

“You can tell that Karis belongs in the Channellock family,” explained proud papa Menudier. “She has Channellock Blue eyes.”

Mom and baby went home Sunday morning and both are doing well. Menudier will take the next few weeks off from the road to spend time with his new baby girl in their Sherrill’s Ford, NC home.

Founded in 1886 by George DeArment, Channellock, Inc. is a family-run business, which made a name for itself with the invention of the tongue-and-groove pliers. Channellock’s current product line provides over 200 items including more then 100 plier styles, as well as adjustable wrenches, specialty hand tools, screwdrivers, and nut drivers to its consumers. To learn more about Channellock Racing and its product line visit www.channellock.com.