text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_8 (rank VARCHAR, rider VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many Ranks have ray pickrell as a Rider?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(rank) FROM table_name_8 WHERE rider = "ray pickrell"