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 (races INTEGER, poles VARCHAR, fastest_laps VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the total number of races when there was more than 1 pole, and the fastest number of laps was less than 4?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT SUM(races) FROM table_name_8 WHERE poles > 1 AND fastest_laps < 4