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_9 (points INTEGER, year VARCHAR, engine VARCHAR, entrant VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the greatest point of an Entrant of connaught engineering alta straight-4 engine before 1957
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(points) FROM table_name_9 WHERE engine = "alta straight-4" AND entrant = "connaught engineering" AND year < 1957