The 2016 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony is this Friday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. Five new members will be enshrined: Jerry Cook, Bobby Isaac, Terry Labonte, Bruton Smith, and Curtis Turner. This is the first of five 2016 NASCAR Hall of Fame profiles. Terry Labonte Born: Nov. 16, 1958 Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas Championships (2) Premier – 1984, ‘96 Premier Series Stats Competed: 1978-2014 Starts: 890 Wins: 22 Poles: 27 Terry Labonte is a two-nickname NASCAR star. Early in his career he was known as the “Iceman” for his coolness under pressure. But his demeanor belied his determination. Later in his career he became known as the sport’s “Iron Man” thanks to 665 consecutive starts in NASCAR’s premier series, a record which stood until 2002. Winning two premier series championships, in 1984 and ’96, is impressive; the 12-year gap distinguishes Labonte further. No other driver has won his first two championships that far apart and Labonte is one of only six drivers with championships in two decades. In addition, Terry and younger brother Bobby are the only two brothers with premier series titles. Labonte’s stellar career is tucked between perfect bookends – his two Southern 500 wins, in 1980 and 2003. His 361 top-10 finishes ranks 10th all time. In 1998, Labonte was named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers. Photo Gallery (photos – ISC Archives via Getty Images) He ran five races for Billy Hagan early in his career Terry Labonte drove a Kelloggs-sponsored car fro Hendrick Motorsports from 1993 to 2004 His 1996 championship car With a Billy Hagan Oldsmobile at Daytona In 2013, at daytona International Speedway 2004, prior to qualifying at Michigan
