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_22673956_1 (race_name VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many races took place on October 1?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(race_name) FROM table_22673956_1 WHERE date = "October 1"