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_48 (laps VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the total number of Laps for year of 1961
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(laps) FROM table_name_48 WHERE year = "1961"