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When did chuck browns final years begin?
In 1994, Bown moved back up to the Cup series, driving the No.
12 Ford Thunderbird for Bobby Allison.
what happened after that?
He won the pole for the Food City 500, setting a new track record.
What was his final race?
In 1999, Bown returned to Hensley to drive their No.
63 Chevrolet.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Despite a seventh-place finish at Charlotte, Bown was released from the team halfway into the season, and soon retired.
What year did he retire?
In 1999.
Did he have any celebration when he retired?
Bown was released from the team halfway into the season, and soon retired.

Question: Why was he released?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was Chuck Bown released from the team?