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_22 (car__number INTEGER, sponsor VARCHAR, season VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the lowest car number sponsored by UPS before 2001?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(car__number) FROM table_name_22 WHERE sponsor = "ups" AND season < 2001