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_2182573_2 (poles INTEGER, year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many poles were there in 1996?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(poles) FROM table_2182573_2 WHERE year = 1996