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_69 (laps VARCHAR, start VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many laps were there when the start was 12?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(laps) FROM table_name_69 WHERE start = "12"