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_99 (time_retired VARCHAR, constructor VARCHAR, laps VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the Time/Retired when lotus - ford was constructor and the laps were less than 17?
### Answer:
SELECT time_retired FROM table_name_99 WHERE constructor = "lotus - ford" AND laps < 17