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_15327489_1 (class VARCHAR, riders VARCHAR, races VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the class for makoto tamada and races is 17
  ### Answer:
  SELECT class FROM table_15327489_1 WHERE riders = "Makoto Tamada" AND races = "17"