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_23 (laps VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of laps that were completed in 1949?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(laps) FROM table_name_23 WHERE year = "1949"