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_61 (races INTEGER, points VARCHAR, poles VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  what is the average races when points is 9 and poles is less than 0?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT AVG(races) FROM table_name_61 WHERE points = "9" AND poles < 0