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_98 (grid VARCHAR, time_retired VARCHAR, laps VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many grids have a Time/Retired of gearbox, and Laps smaller than 3?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(grid) FROM table_name_98 WHERE time_retired = "gearbox" AND laps < 3