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_2182573_2 (poles INTEGER, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many poles were there in 1996?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(poles) FROM table_2182573_2 WHERE year = 1996