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_69 (grid VARCHAR, laps VARCHAR, time_retired VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  When the laps driven were under 9 and the time/retired recorded was engine, what's the total number of grid values?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(grid) FROM table_name_69 WHERE laps < 9 AND time_retired = "engine"