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 (season VARCHAR, car__number VARCHAR, sponsor VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many seasons has UPS sponsored a car with a number larger than 17?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(season) FROM table_name_9 WHERE car__number > 17 AND sponsor = "ups"