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_275506_1 (start_of_stage VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many entries for start of stage occur in the year 2006?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(start_of_stage) FROM table_275506_1 WHERE year = "2006"