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_73 (poles INTEGER, series VARCHAR, season VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the sum of poles of the firestone indy lights series before the 2009 season?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT SUM(poles) FROM table_name_73 WHERE series = "firestone indy lights series" AND season < 2009