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_275506_1 (start_of_stage VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many entries for start of stage occur in the year 2006?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(start_of_stage) FROM table_275506_1 WHERE year = "2006"